despondent

[US]/dɪˈspɒndənt/
[UK]/dɪˈspɑːndənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. feeling hopeless and discouraged

Example Sentences

despondent about the failure of the enterprise;

Patients often feel despondent.

He was up for a time and then, without warning, despondent again.

She felt despondent after failing her exam.

He appeared despondent after losing his job.

The team was despondent after losing the championship.

His despondent expression worried his friends.

The despondent tone in her voice was evident.

She became despondent when her project was rejected.

The despondent look in his eyes spoke volumes.

His despondent mood affected the whole team.

It's important to reach out to someone who is feeling despondent.

The despondent atmosphere in the room was palpable.

Real-world Examples

I started getting a little despondent and depressed.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2023 Compilation

He sat on the platform, more despondent than at any time since his father's death.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

All I see has made me thankful, not despondent.

Source: Jane Eyre (Original Version)

" You sound despondent, " he said, laughing.

Source: The places where angels dare not tread.

He slumps in defeat, confused and despondent.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

" But for your face I should think you were a little despondent, " said I.

Source: Great Expectations (Original Version)

He had never seen his father this despondent.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

I trudged out of the shop feeling despondent.

Source: Still Me (Me Before You #3)

She had never seen him looking so despondent.

Source: Lovers in the Tower (Part 1)

" Never, " she answered, with a despondent but decided air.

Source: "Little Women" original version

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