Despondent – Unhappy with no hope or courage

To remember the definition of the word despondent, use the following mnemonic:

This pond went (despondent) and now I'm unhappy with no hope for the future.

Examples of despondent in a sentence

Marilyn was despondent after her husband of fifty years died.

My son was quite despondent when his girlfriend dumped him.

Many people were left homeless and despondent after a tornado swept through their state.