Despondently
/dɪˈspɒndəntli/
Definitions
- (adv.) In a manner showing loss of hope or confidence, especially in legal contexts describing attitudes or tones in affidavits or testimony.
The witness spoke despondently about the plaintiff's lost evidence.
Forms
- despondently
- despondent
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Commentary
Used to describe the emotional tone or demeanor in legal statements, reflecting a speaker's hopelessness or despair.
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