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despondently

 

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Adverbial despondently has 1 sense
  1. despairingly, despondently - with desperation; "`Why can't you understand?,' she asked despairingly"
    Derived from adjective despondent1

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Term: Despondently

Despondently is an adverb that describes a state of being in a state of low spirits, feeling discouraged, or lacking hope. It is derived from the adjective form 'despondent.'

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a state of despair or hopelessness.

Example sentence: She looked at her failed test and sighed despondently, knowing she would have to study harder next time.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a disheartened or gloomy manner.

Example sentence: After breaking up with her partner, she wandered despondently through the empty park, feeling alone and rejected.

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