Both Uses of
despondent
in
Sense and Sensibility
- This desponding turn of mind, though it could not be communicated to Mrs. Dashwood, gave additional pain to them all in the parting, which shortly took place, and left an uncomfortable impression on Elinor's feelings especially, which required some trouble and time to subdue.†
Chpt 19 *
- Her fears, he had no courage, no confidence to attempt the removal of:— he listened to them in silent despondence;—but her difficulties were instantly obviated, for with a readiness that seemed to speak the occasion, and the service pre-arranged in his mind, he offered himself as the messenger who should fetch Mrs. Dashwood.†
Chpt 43
Definition:
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(despondent) emotionally depressed -- especially a feeling of grief and hopelessness after a loss