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Definition of Slough of despond
1. Noun. (formal) extreme depression.
Definition of Slough of despond
1. Noun. A state of despondency. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Slough Of Despond
Literary usage of Slough of despond
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Bookman (1903)
"CHRISTIAN PASSES THE LIONS. IN THE CAGE AT VANITY FAIR. CHRISTIAN IN THE SLOUGH
OF DESPOND. CHRISTIAN AND HOPEFUL DELIVERED FROM THE NET. ..."
2. The pilgrim's progress, from this world to that which is to come by John Bunyan (1842)
"Slough of DESPOND cannot be mendel. Sir, wherefore, since over this place is the
way from ' the city of DESTRUCTION to yonder gate, is it that ' this plat ..."
3. The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (1844)
"0** heard any body speak of, if it had but the least appearance of opposition in it.
I hear that he lay roaring at the Slough of Despond for above a month ..."
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