slough of despond
noun phrase
slough of de·spond
ˌslau̇-əv-di-ˈspänd 
ˌslü-
: a state of extreme depression
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Pickett survived but fell into a slough of despond and vengefulness.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Slough of despond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slough%20of%20despond. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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