Word of the Day: Despondent

despondent

dɪˈspɒnd(ə)nt/

adjective

adjective: despondent

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

   "she grew more and more despondent"

   
   synonyms: disheartened, discouraged, dispirited, downhearted, low-spirited, in low spirits, hopeless, downcast, cast down, crestfallen, down, low,disconsolate, in despair, despairing, wretched, oppressed;
   
2. antonyms: hopeful, cheerful