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" Let the Argument Reveal Unfamiliar Word Meanings Group Words Together by Emotional Tone Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions 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