SAT GRE despondent Definition In low spirits from loss of hope or courage. Example "After losing the game, he felt despondent for days." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → ← despoiler despot → Study tips featuring "despondent" Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Force Contrast Between Two Similar Words Stop Skipping Words and Read the Tone Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal