How to use "despondent" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "despondent" in popular movie and book plots

  • Nellie then becomes morosely despondent in response to what has happened.  - Peyton Place (film)
  • Pedro and Napoleon then discover that a skit was also required from them, and a despondent Pedro gives an unimpressive speech.  - Napoleon Dynamite
  • There he finds the clinic in a shambles and Elliot despondent and intoxicated.  - Dead Ringers (film)
  • Tracy is shocked and despondent upon hearing the unexpected news of her defeat.  - Election (1999 film)
  • Returning to France, Claude moves in artistic circles and meets many attractive women while Muriel gets increasingly despondent in Wales.  - Two English Girls
  • A despondent artist named Preston (James Remar) witnesses a gruesome murder committed by a gargoyle-like monster.  - Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
  • Finally, in August 1967, a despondent Halliwell kills Orton and commits suicide.  - Prick Up Your Ears
  • A despondent Wyatt and his family leave Tombstone and board a train, with Clanton and Frank Stilwell close behind, preparing to ambush them.  - Tombstone (film)
  • Dale tries to teach the despondent orphans to view this as a lesson ("Don't Be a Do-Badder").  - Robin and the 7 Hoods
  • Hundert is caught between celebrating Bell's newfound success and feeling guilty when he sees a despondent Blythe.  - The Emperor's Club
  • A despondent Bruce walks alone on a highway, asking God to take back His powers and letting his fate be in His hands.  - Bruce Almighty
  • There, Nell becomes extremely despondent and unresponsive.  - Nell (film)
  • Suddenly, David falls ill and dies during the opening night of her show, and she is despondent having lost the love of her life.  - I'll Cry Tomorrow
  • On discovering that Yvaine is gone, a despondent and regretful Tristran spends the night under a tree.  - Stardust (novel)
  • Young Joe Carraclough (Roddy McDowall) grows despondent at the loss of his companion.  - Lassie Come Home
  • As a despondent young man, Barry becomes infatuated with his older cousin, Nora Brady.  - Barry Lyndon

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