What is definition despondant?

Despondant is an adjective which means feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement or depression. It is generally used to describe a person who has given up hope or who is in a state of despair due to extreme sadness or disappointment. A despondant person may experience a deep sense of unhappiness or despair, leading to a lack of motivation, interest or enthusiasm in any activity or situation. The term despondant is synonymous to disheartened, demoralized, downcast, dispirited, crestfallen, low-spirited or discouraged.