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Definitions

despondent

[dih-spon-duhnt] / dɪˈspɒn dənt /
ADJECTIVE
depressed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dejected discouraged disheartened forlorn glum morose sad
WEAK
all torn up blue bummed out cast down despairing disconsolate dispirited doleful down downcast downhearted gloomy griefstricken grieving hopeless in a blue funk in despair in the pits low low-spirited melancholy miserable mourning shot down sorrowful woebegone wretched
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful encouraged happy joyful
WEAK
elated hopeful spirited up

Example Sentences

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Aviles told the San Antonio Express-News, which published the text messages first, that the relationship and the professional ostracization his wife faced after it was discovered led her to become despondent before her death.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

McGrath then trudged off to the other side of the course, despondent, lying in the snow in angry reflection.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

“I feel despondent about the City Council’s lack of interest in keeping places like this going and highlighting them as spots to be looked after and cared for.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

Hope is a commodity in short supply for the town’s despondent and fearful residents.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

Some people were tired, despondent, others panicked and full of terror.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys