despondently

He returned somewhat despondently to his river again—his faithful, steady-going old river, which never packed up, flitted, or went into winter quarters.

She sighed despondently as she looked at her failing grades.

He stared despondently out the window, lost in thought.

The team walked off the field despondently after losing the championship.

She spoke despondently about the state of the world today.

He looked despondently at the empty fridge, realizing he had no food left.

The despondently written letter expressed her feelings of loneliness.

She sat despondently on the park bench, watching the world go by.

He looked despondently at the pile of work on his desk, feeling overwhelmed.

The despondently lit room matched her gloomy mood perfectly.

He walked away despondently after being rejected for the job.