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Marked by despondence; given to despondence; low-spirited; as, a despondent manner; a despondent prisoner.

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  1. a. Marked by despondence; given to despondence; low-spirited; as, a despondent manner; a despondent prisoner.
  2. adj. without or almost without hope
  3. Marked by despondence; given to despondence; low-spirited; as, a despondent manner; a despondent prisoner. -- De*spond"ent*ly, adv.
  4. Marked by despondence; given to despondence; low-spirited; as,a despondent manner; a despondent prisoner.-- De*spond"ent*ly, adv.
  5. j:100 s. without or almost without hope