All 4 Uses of
despondent
in
Oliver Twist
- 'A many boys,' observed Mr. Bumble, shaking his head, despondingly.†
Chpt 37
- 'They're a good two mile off, at least,' said the woman despondingly.†
Chpt 42
- With this expression of feeling for his unfortunate friend, Master Bates sat himself on the nearest chair with an aspect of chagrin and despondency.†
Chpt 43
- Fagin sighed, and shook his head despondingly.
Chpt 44 *despondingly = in a depressed manner
Definition:
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(despondent) emotionally depressed -- especially a feeling of grief and hopelessness after a loss