Despondent
Adjectiveनिराश
Definition
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
Contextual Sentence: "After failing the exam, she felt despondent and lost all motivation to study further."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'despondent' as 'de' (down) + 'spondent' (similar to 'respond') where you cannot respond with hope.
Synonyms
depressed
gloomy
hopeless
Antonyms
hopeful
optimistic
cheerful