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Meaning of despondent
The primary meaning of the word "despondent" is feeling extremely sad, disappointed, or hopeless.
Etymology of despondent
The word "despondent" originates from the Latin words "de" (meaning "away from") and "spondere" (meaning "to pledge"), with the past participle "despondentem" meaning "having given up one's security or pledge"
Historically, the term described someone who had given up their pledge or security, often in a state of hopelessness or despair, and has since evolved to describe a state of deep sadness or hopelessness
Synonyms
melancholic
gloomy
disheartened
depressed
dejected
despairing
hopeless
desponding
dispirited
demoralized
demotivated
uninspired
unenthusiastic
pessimistic
glum
morose
sullen
sulky
somber
mournful
sorrowful
unhappy
miserable
wretched
dismal
dreary
bleak
cheerless
joyless
hopeless
resigned
defeated
crushed
shattered
devastated
distraught
desperate
frantic
frantic
resigned
Definitions
- Feeling very sad and without hope, often because one has lost the desire or energy to do anything
- * Giving up hope, or feeling that a situation is hopeless
Usage Examples
- The team was despondent after losing the championship game
- * She felt despondent about her job prospects after being rejected from several interviews
- * The despondent expression on his face showed how much he was struggling with the news