despondent

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/dɪˈspɒndənt/ English

Definitions

adjective

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

Related words

Synonyms

crestfallen dejected despairing disconsolate disheartened downcast gloomy heartsick hopeless miserable sad discouraged depressive depressed disappointed desperate disappointing depressor

Antonyms

cheerful hopeful

Associated

suicide suicidal overdose pills cheer despair drunk grief lonely mood committed

Rhymes

correspondent respondent corespondent frondent fondant

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