despond
verb (used without object)
to be depressed by loss of hope, confidence, or courage.
despondingly
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a word derived from
despond.
Example Sentences
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"I don't know, Sir," he replied, despondingly, "but I was told I could get some relief by applying here."
From Mornings at Bow Street A Selection of the Most Humorous and Entertaining Reports which Have Appeared in the 'Morning Herald' by John Wight
It's no use, father," he said, despondingly, "I should only make a fool of myself if I tried.
From A Gamble with Life by Silas K. (Silas Kitto) Hocking
To tell you the truth," she concluded, "although my mother speaks so despondingly now, the family have seen better days, even in Annapolis.
From Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls by Helen Leah Reed
After riding nearly half an hour we called out despondingly to the driver, “When do we reach the wharf?”
From Stage-coach and Tavern Days by Alice Morse Earle
"Of course you could not tell his name," said the Knight, despondingly.
From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) by Charles James Lever
