The adjective "despondent" describes someone who is depressed or gloomy.
Das Adjektiv "despondent" beschreibt jemanden, der niedergeschlagen oder düster ist.
| Word | despondent |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | depressed; gloomy. |
| Sentence | To the dismay of his parents, William became so seriously despondent after he broke up with Jan that they despaired of finding a cure for his gloom. |
| Related Words | despondency, N. |
Tags: psat
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