despondent
Definitions
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
Feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, or discouragement.
Examples
After failing the exam for the third time, he felt completely despondent about his future.
The team grew despondent as they watched their lead slip away in the final minutes of the game.
She became despondent when she realized that her long-term project had been rejected by the committee.
Synonyms
dejected hopeless melancholy disheartened forlorn gloomy depressed