The difference between Despondent and Disconsolate

When used as adjectives, despondent means in low spirits from loss of hope or courage, whereas disconsolate means cheerless, dreary.

Disconsolate is also noun with the meaning: disconsolateness.

check bellow for the other definitions of Despondent and Disconsolate

  1. Despondent as an adjective:

    In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

  1. Disconsolate as an adjective:

    Cheerless, dreary.

    Examples:

    "I opened my eyes to this disconsolate day."

  2. Disconsolate as an adjective:

    Seemingly beyond consolation; inconsolable.

    Examples:

    "For weeks after the death of her cat she was disconsolate."

  1. Disconsolate as a noun (obsolete):

    Disconsolateness.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Barrow"

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