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despondent adjective [ dɪˈspɒnd(ə)nt ]

• in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
• "she grew more and more despondent"
Similar: disheartened, discouraged, dispirited, downhearted, low-spirited, in low spirits, hopeless, downcast, cast down, crestfallen, down, low, disconsolate, in despair, despairing, wretched, oppressed, melancholy, gloomy, glum, morose, Eeyorish, doleful, dismal, woebegone, miserable, depressed, dejected, distressed, sorrowful, sad, defeatist, pessimistic, blue, down in the mouth, down in the dumps, as sick as a parrot,
Opposite: hopeful, cheerful,


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