DESPONDENT

despondent, heartsick

(adjective) without or almost without hope; “despondent about his failure”; “too heartsick to fight back”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

despondent (comparative more despondent, superlative most despondent)

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

Synonym: Thesaurus:sad

Synonyms

• despairing

• disconsolate

• disheartened

• dejected

• downcast

• gloomy

• miserable

• sad

Antonyms

• cheerful

• hopeful

Source: Wiktionary

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De*spond"ent, a. Etym: [L. despondens, -entis, p. pr. of despond.]

Definition: Marked by despondence; given to despondence; low-spirited; as, a despondent manner; a despondent prisoner.

– De*spond"ent*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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