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feeling hopeless, discouraged, or in low spirits, often due to a sense of failure or loss
- The failure of his business left him feeling despondent and unsure about the future.
- The despondent look on her face revealed the emotional toll of the recent breakup.
- The despondent atmosphere in the office was palpable after news of the company's downsizing.
- The despondent community struggled to recover after the natural disaster devastated their homes.
- She became despondent after receiving the rejection letter from her dream university.