despondently meaning

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despondently (adverb): with desperation.

Definition of despondently

  1. with desperation
    • `Why can't you understand?,' she asked despairingly

    Synonyms: despairingly

    Related forms: despondent

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in LY · 12-letter words

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