Complete Definition of "despondent"

English

Etymology
From Latin despondere ("to give up", "to abandon").

Adjective
en-adj

  1. In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

Synonyms
despairing
disconsolate
disheartened
downcast
gloomy
miserable
sad

Antonyms
cheerful
hopeful

Translations
German: mutlos, niedergeschlagen

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