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Adjective

IPA /fəˈlɔːn/

Looking lonely, sad and without much hope.

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The child looked forlorn after the other guests had gone home.

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IPA /dɪˈspɒndənt/

Feeling very unhappy and discouraged because you have little hope that a difficult situation will improve.

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She felt despondent after another week without finding her missing cat.

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IPA /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

Without comfort; deeply unhappy or unable to be consoled.

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After the sudden loss of her dog, she sat disconsolate in her empty apartment.

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