despondently

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui indique un abattement ou une perte d'espoir ». Décrit une action accomplie avec tristesse, découragement ou abattement.

An adverb meaning "in a way that shows low spirits or loss of hope." It describes an action performed with sadness, dejection, or discouragement.

1. In a hopeless mannerC1formal

   Acting with a feeling of deep sadness and loss of hope, often accompanied by desperation.

   avec désespoir

   • He stared despondently at the empty bank account.
   • She despondently accepted the rejection letter.
   • They sat despondently in the waiting room, fearing the worst.

   Synonymesdejectedlydespairinglydisconsolatelyforlornlygloomilyhopelesslymiserably

   Antonymescheerfullyhopefullyoptimistically