| Term | despondent (adj.) |
|---|---|
| Synonym | UK [dɪˈspɒn.d ə nt] US [-ˈspɑːn-] adjective unhappy and with no hope or enthusiasm because you feel you are in a difficult situation |
| Meaning | • He became/grew increasingly despondent when she failed to return his phone calls. • She started to feel despondent about ever finding a job. Derived: despondency ▪ despondently |
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