despondently
Adverb: - In a manner showing a loss of hope or courage; dejectedly, despairingly. It describes an action done with a feeling of profound discouragement or gloom.
The adverb "despondently" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the action is accompanied by or expresses a state of low spirits and hopelessness. - It typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the beginning or end of a clause for emphasis. - It is a formal adverb often found in written narratives or descriptive speech.
- She sighed despondently and stared out the window at the rain.
- "I suppose there's nothing more to be done," he said, shaking his head despondently.
- The team walked off the field despondently after their last-minute defeat.
- To look/glance despondently: To direct one's gaze in a way that conveys deep dejection.
- He looked despondently at the pile of rejected applications.
- To answer/respond despondently: To reply in a voice or manner lacking hope.
- When asked about the future, the refugee answered despondently.
- Despondent (adjective): Feeling or showing profound hopelessness or discouragement.
- After the failed experiment, the scientist was despondent.
- Despondency (noun): A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.
- A mood of despondency settled over the office.
- Despairingly: In a manner showing the complete loss of hope (often interchangeable with "despondently").
- Dejectedly: In a sad and depressed way.
- Gloomily: In a dark or pessimistic manner.
- Hopelessly: In a manner without hope.
- Hopefully: In a manner expressing hope.
- Cheerfully: In a happy and optimistic way.
- Optimistically: In a manner reflecting a belief in a positive outcome.
Note: "Despondently" itself is not commonly part of fixed idioms. It is used descriptively within phrases. - To sink despondently into a chair: To sit down in a way that physically manifests dejection. - Upon hearing the news, she sank despondently into the nearest armchair.
- with desperation
- `Why can't you understand?,' she asked despairingly