100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "despondently"

Definition

The adverb despondently describes an action done in a manner that reflects a state of hopelessness, dejection, or a lack of confidence. It indicates a feeling of despair or a gloomy attitude towards a situation.

Synonyms

• Hopelessly
• Dejectedly
• Gloomily
• Morosely
• Dispiritedly
• Melancholically
• Sorrowfully

Antonyms

• Optimistically
• Cheerfully
• Hopeful
• Joyfully
• Brightly
• Confidently

Examples

1. She stared despondently at the empty job applications.
2. He walked despondently away from the conversation, feeling defeated.
3. The students looked despondently at their failed exam results.
4. After the loss of her pet, she sat despondently on the couch.
5. He sighed despondently, wishing for better days.
6. The team left the field despondently after their defeat.
7. She gazed despondently out the window, lost in thought.
8. They spoke despondently about their dwindling savings.
9. The news of the storm made him feel despondently trapped.
10. He replied despondently when asked about his future plans.
11. The child looked despondently at the broken toy.
12. She nodded despondently, accepting the harsh reality.
13. He sat despondently in the corner, feeling invisible.
14. The artist painted despondently, capturing her inner turmoil.
15. He shook his head despondently, unable to find a solution.
16. The old man sighed despondently, reflecting on lost opportunities.
17. She walked despondently through the empty streets at night.
18. The letter arrived and he read it despondently, knowing the outcome.
19. They gathered despondently around the table, discussing their fate.
20. She looked despondently at her reflection in the mirror.
21. He spoke despondently, his voice barely above a whisper.
22. The dog lay despondently on the porch, waiting for its owner.
23. After the argument, she sat despondently in silence.
24. He glanced despondently at the clock, wishing time would speed up.
25. The news report left the community feeling despondently hopeless.
26. She answered the question despondently, knowing it was a mistake.
27. The beauty of the sunset was lost on him as he sat despondently.
28. He stared despondently at the mountains, wishing to escape.
29. The team met despondently, unsure of how to proceed.
30. She sighed despondently as the rain began to fall.
31. He felt despondently out of place at the gathering.
32. The children looked despondently at the canceled trip.
33. She wrote despondently, pouring her heart onto the page.
34. The old photograph made him feel despondently nostalgic.
35. He responded despondently to the news of the layoffs.
36. She listened despondently to the pessimistic predictions.
37. The meeting ended despondently, with no solutions in sight.
38. He walked despondently back to his car, feeling defeated.
39. The lack of support left her feeling despondently alone.
40. He gazed despondently at the fading stars.
41. The movie's ending left the audience feeling despondently empty.
42. She sat despondently, contemplating her next move.
43. The garden looked despondently neglected after the winter.
44. He looked despondently at the pile of unpaid bills.
45. The lack of communication made her feel despondently isolated.
46. He spoke despondently about his struggles with depression.
47. The once vibrant community felt despondently abandoned.
48. She watched despondently as her dreams slipped away.
49. He mumbled despondently, unsure of what to say.
50. The report was met with despondently furrowed brows.
51. She turned away despondently, unable to bear the truth.
52. The stray cat wandered despondently in search of food.
53. He felt despondently trapped in a job he hated.
54. She shook her head despondently, refusing to believe it.
55. The artist's latest work was created despondently in isolation.
56. He looked despondently at the crumpled letter in his hand.
57. The silence in the room felt despondently heavy.
58. She picked up the pieces despondently, trying to move on.
59. The meeting concluded despondently, with no enthusiasm left.
60. His expression was despondently pained as he listened.
61. She walked away despondently, feeling the weight of rejection.
62. He looked despondently at the closed door, hoping for a chance.
63. The abandoned building stood despondently against the skyline.
64. He laughed despondently, not finding humor in the situation.
65. The team gathered despondently after the final whistle blew.
66. She replied despondently, feeling the burden of expectations.
67. The park felt despondently empty on that gloomy day.
68. He sat despondently, reflecting on past mistakes.
69. The long wait left her feeling despondently anxious.
70. She wrote despondently in her journal, seeking solace.
71. The storm clouds hung despondently overhead.
72. He looked despondently at the unfulfilled promises.
73. The news of the accident left her feeling despondently shaken.
74. She listened despondently to the fading laughter.
75. The clock ticked despondently, marking the passage of time.
76. He moved despondently through the crowd, feeling invisible.
77. The empty chair sat despondently at the dinner table.
78. The flickering candlelight felt despondently dim.
79. She closed her eyes despondently, wishing for peace.
80. The artist's palette was smeared with despondently muted colors.
81. He glanced despondently at the horizon, longing for change.
82. She spoke despondently, her heart heavy with worry.
83. The closing scene left the audience feeling despondently lost.
84. He felt despondently out of touch with his friends.
85. The once-bustling market now felt despondently deserted.
86. She sighed despondently, wishing things were different.
87. He looked despondently at the rain-soaked ground.
88. The abandoned playground stood despondently, echoing laughter.
89. She walked despondently, her thoughts clouded with doubt.
90. The artist painted despondently, capturing his emotional struggle.
91. He felt despondently defeated after the argument.
92. The silence felt despondently loud in the empty room.
93. She responded despondently, knowing it was a lost cause.
94. The last piece of cake sat despondently on the plate.
95. He picked at his food despondently, losing his appetite.
96. The faded photographs made her feel despondently nostalgic.
97. The once-vibrant colors now looked despondently dull.
98. She gazed despondently at the empty streets.
99. His smile faded despondently as reality set in.
100. The sound of the door closing echoed despondently in the hall.