It was distressing to see such a gifted athlete and entertainer so despondent and agitated. Still, he became increasingly alarmed and despondent about his health. Johnson was depressed and despondent at the course of recent events. Owen and his team returned to Wales despondent and infuriated. Abby feels betrayed and leaves a despondent Swamp Thing behind. Allan fails to adjust to his condition, becoming suicidal and despondent. Lemony Snicket's narration and commentary is characteristically cynical and despondent. There, Nell becomes extremely despondent and unresponsive. Unable to bear seeing his son so despondent, his father meets Anu. Albieri, his godparent, is shattered and becomes deeply despondent. There he finds the clinic in shambles and Elliot despondent and intoxicated. Back in London Williams felt underemployed and despondent. The marriage was tempestuous, and Mary became despondent. She becomes despondent at realizing their relationship is ending. He is so despondent that his ring abandons him for losing hope.