Despondent Synonyms and Examples of Despondent in a Sentence

This page will teach you synonyms of the English word despondent and show you how to use despondent in a sentence.

Synonyms for despondent

The top synonym for despondent is despairing.

Some other good synonyms for despondent are:

  • hopeless
  • low
  • miserable
  • pessimistic
  • sad
  • unhappy
  • bleak
  • depressed
  • desolate
  • down
  • forlorn
  • melancholy
  • mournful

Examples of despondent in a sentence

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