The difference between Despondent and Hopeful
When used as adjectives, despondent means in low spirits from loss of hope or courage, whereas hopeful means feeling hope.
Hopeful is also noun with the meaning: somebody who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election.
check bellow for the other definitions of Despondent and Hopeful
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Despondent as an adjective:
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
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Hopeful as an adjective:
feeling hope
Examples:
"I have been very hopeful."
"I am hopeful that I will recover from the disease."
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Hopeful as an adjective:
inspiring hope
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Hopeful as a noun:
somebody who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election
Examples:
"Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week."