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despondent

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective despondent has 1 sense
  1. despondent, heartsick - without or almost without hope; "despondent about his failure"; "too heartsick to fight back"
    Antonym: hopeful (indirect, via hopeless)

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Despondent

Description:

Despondent is an adjective that describes a feeling of extreme sadness or hopelessness. It is a state of deep dejection, where one finds themselves lacking motivation, confidence, and optimism.

Sample Sentences:

  1. After failing his final exam, John felt despondent and doubted his abilities as a student.
  2. She became despondent when she lost her job and couldn't find any new opportunities.
  3. The team's poor performance left the coach feeling despondent about their chances of winning the championship.
  4. In the face of constant rejection, an aspiring writer may become despondent and question their talent.
  5. David's despondent mood was evident by the way he withdrew from social activities and spent most of his time alone.

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