DESPONDENT Synonyms
There are 19 synonyms of the word
despondent.
(exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word despondent. (close relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word despondent. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DESPONDENT
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | crestfallen | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | dejected | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | despairing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | disheartened | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | downcast | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 6 | gloomy | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | hopeless | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | depressed | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 9 | discouraged | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | downhearted | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | forlorn | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | low-spirited | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 13 | melancholy | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 14 | sorrowful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | unhappy | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 16 | heartsick | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 17 | disconsolate | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 18 | miserable | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 19 | sad | adjectiveadj |
Best Hypernyms For DESPONDENT
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
despondent, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
crestfallen
dejected
depressed
discouraged
disheartened
dispirited
downcast
forlorn
gloomy
glum
low-spirited
melancholy
sad
sorrowful
unhappy
