adverb
- in a manner showing loss of hope or confidence; with dejection or discouragement
Examples
- She stared despondently at the rejection letter.
- He sighed despondently after hearing the bad news.
- The team walked despondently off the field after losing the championship.
- She spoke despondently about her chances of getting the job.
- He looked despondently out the window at the rainy day.
- The patient despondently accepted the difficult diagnosis.