The Only Use of
despondent
in
A Christmas Carol
- Not a latent echo in the house, ... not a sigh among the leafless boughs of one despondent poplar, ... but fell upon the heart of Scrooge with a softening influence, and gave a freer passage to his tears.
Chpt 2despondent = depressed
Definition:
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(despondent) emotionally depressed -- especially a feeling of grief and hopelessness after a loss