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/dɛˈspɒndəntli/ · des.pon.dent.ly
adverb
  1. In a state of hopelessness or despair; with a feeling of despondency. She walked despondently through the empty streets, feeling defeated by the news.
  2. In a way that suggests a lack of confidence or enthusiasm. He spoke despondently about his chances of getting the job, but still applied anyway.

Synonyms

hopelesslydespairinglydefeatedlydisheartenedlydispiritedlymoroselysullenlygloomily

Antonyms

optimisticallyhopefullyconfidentlyenthusiasticallyeagerlypositively
Did you know? The word despondently has been used by authors such as Jane Austen and the Brontë sisters to describe the emotional states of their characters, highlighting its significance in literary works.

Related terms

despondencydespairhopelessnessdefeatdisheartenmentdispiritednessmorosenesssullenness
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026