despondent
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But they were not defeatist, and not despondent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Aviles told the San Antonio Express-News, which published the text messages first, that the relationship and the professional ostracization his wife faced after it was discovered led her to become despondent before her death.
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026
A measured Alcaraz was not overly despondent afterwards but has returned to Melbourne intent on winning.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
Not long ago, investors were despondent as stocks related to artificial intelligence pulled back on bubble fears and worries about potential overcapacity.
From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026
“But he’s so despondent he doesn’t want to do anything.”
From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers
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