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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

despondently

/dɪˈspɒndəntli/ adverb · British & US
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What does despondently mean?

adverb

Feeling or showing a lack of hope or confidence; in a state of despair.

Example

"She walked despondently through the empty streets, feeling defeated by the news."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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