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despondent

Today's Word July 3, 2020

Definition: (adjective) Feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom.
Synonyms: heartsick.
Usage: I did my best to take Mike's mind off his problems, but he was too despondent to smile at my corny jokes.
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