Grade 7

despondent

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(de-spond-ent) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. feeling sad and hopeless.

Example Sentence

Fred was despondent about his failure.

More Example Sentences

The despondent child sat alone on the swing.

Synonyms

downcast; depressed; gloomy

Antonyms

cheerful; happy; hopeful

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Rhymes

  • despondent
  • respondent

  • corespondent
  • correspondent