The difference between Despondent and Miserable
When used as adjectives, despondent means in low spirits from loss of hope or courage, whereas miserable means in a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
Miserable is also noun with the meaning: a miserable person.
check bellow for the other definitions of Despondent and Miserable
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Despondent as an adjective:
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
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Miserable as an adjective:
In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
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Miserable as an adjective:
Very bad (at something); unskilled, incompetent.
Examples:
"He's good at some sports, like tennis, but he's just miserable at football."
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Miserable as an adjective:
Wretched; worthless; mean.
Examples:
"a miserable sinner"
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Miserable as an adjective (obsolete):
Causing unhappiness or misery.
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Miserable as an adjective (obsolete):
Avaricious; niggardly; miserly.
Examples:
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Miserable as a noun:
A miserable person; a wretch.