despondent
/dɪˈspɒndənt/adjective
Feeling very low because hope or courage has drained away.
Example sentences
- “After months of job hunting with no offers, he grew despondent.”
- “The despondent fans walked slowly out of the stadium after the loss.”
A step beyond sad, suggesting hope has drained away. More formal than 'down' or 'dejected', and common in written accounts of grief or failure.