Despondent
/dɪˈspɒndənt/
Despondent describes a state of feeling deeply discouraged, disheartened, or without hope.
Examples
- He became despondent when his application was rejected.
- I have never seen him so despondent before.
- They were despondent about the future of the project.
- She felt despondent after hearing the test results.
- The team looked despondent after the final whistle.
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