| The red and black segment of the crowd were in delirium, the blue and white silent and despondent. |
| He was not too despondent after his defeat and believes he can launch a stronger bid when he has gained more experience. |
| There are also, though, lots and lots of people in this country who are extremely despondent. |
| Why were you then comfortless and despondent, when I was escorted by the guards into the jail? |
| A man is sometimes despondent from disappointment, is gloomy, and has no courage to work. |
| They'll still be despondent after going so agonisingly close, but that historic first title might not be too far off now. |
