despondent UK [dɪ'spɒn.dənt] US [-'spɑ:n-] adjective ■unhappy and with no hope or enthusiasm because you feel you are in a difficult situation 郁闷的,沮丧的,消沉的•He became/grew increasingly despondent when she failed to return his phone calls.她没给他回电话,让他感到越来越沮丧。 •She started to feel despondent about ever finding a job.她开始对找到工作感到气馁了。 |