despondently
adverb
Pronunciation: dɪˈspɒndəntli
Definition
In a way that shows a loss of hope or courage.
Examples
He looked despondently at the pile of bills.
The team captain spoke despondently about their chances of winning.
She sat despondently on the park bench, watching the rain.
How to Use despondently
- despondently at (prepositional phrase)
- Looking at something with sadness and loss of hope. — "He stared despondently at the broken toy."
- speak despondently (collocation)
- To talk in a way that shows sadness and lack of hope. — "The student spoke despondently about failing the test."
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