despondent

Example Sentences

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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

It seems an entirely different space to the general despondent economic vibe across much of the country.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 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

“I feel despondent about the City Council’s lack of interest in keeping places like this going and highlighting them as spots to be looked after and cared for.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

From the VIP observation room, Teddy watched the despondent Mission Control Center.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir