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Learn “Despondent”

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Despondent

adjective/di-SPON-dunt/

Meaning

Feeling very low, sad and without hope.

In context

The despondent team trudged off the field with their heads down.

Remember it

Despondent sounds like 'de-sponge-dent' — like a squashed sponge with all the hope pressed out.

Use it well

Use 'despondent' for deep, hopeless sadness, stronger than just 'a bit sad'.