despondent

adjective (despondent, more despondent, most despondent)

«despondent» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Very sad and without hope, feeling that things will not get better. tree →

In the lessons

Used in stories and reports to describe a deep, quiet sadness after something has gone wrong. Close to «dejected» and «hopeless». It tells the reader that a character has almost given up.

Examples

Mole grew despondent as the snow fell in the Wild Wood. tree →
The despondent farmer looked at his flooded field. tree →
She was despondent after failing the test. tree →
Toad became despondent in the dark prison. tree →
Don't be despondent — we can fix it. tree →
The team was despondent after the fifth defeat. tree →
He gave a despondent sigh. tree →

Note

Adjective; noun: despondency. Spelling: despond-ENT. Similar: dejected, downcast, hopeless, low. Opposite: hopeful, cheerful.

On Mova

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