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despondent

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Very discouraged and without much hope.

The canceled exhibition left the young painter despondent.

Dictionary practice example.

At the next workshop, Hana noticed that Tomas looked dejected after learning that his submission had not been selected. He became despondent while discussing it, saying that the decision seemed to show there was no point in trying another venue.

From Responding to Success and Setbacks.

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