Is Despondent a Adverb?

In a despondent manner.

What type of word is despondent?

If you are despondent, you are discouraged, very sad, and without hope. If you are depressed, you might describe your mood as despondent. This adjective is often followed by over or about: "He was despondent over the loss of his job." If you want a noun, use the words despondency or despondence.

What is an adjective for despondent?

British Dictionary definitions for despondent

despondent. / (dɪˈspɒndənt) / adjective. downcast or disheartened; lacking hope or courage; dejected.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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