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despondent Antonyms

Opposite of despondent

Pinning down the opposite of despondent requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage; feeling or showing profound dejection and discouragement.

Usage Example

"She grew increasingly hopeful after months of searching for a job without receiving a single interview offer."

Strongest
hopeful
optimistic
sanguine
upbeat
Strong
buoyant
cheerful
elated
spirited

Similar words to despondent

Words similar to despondent shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

dejected
disheartened
downcast
downhearted
discouraged
crestfallen
disconsolate
forlorn
See all synonyms of despondent

• Nearby Words

despite
despondence
despondency
despondent
despondently
despot
despotic

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Despondent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/despondent
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