DESPONDENTLY

despairingly, despondently

(adverb) with desperation; “‘Why can’t you understand?,’ she asked despairingly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

despondently (comparative more despondently, superlative most despondently)

In a despondent manner.

Source: Wiktionary


DESPONDENT

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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