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

  1. Despondent as an adjective:

    In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

  1. Miserable as an adjective:

    In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.

  2. 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."

  3. Miserable as an adjective:

    Wretched; worthless; mean.

    Examples:

    "a miserable sinner"

  4. Miserable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Causing unhappiness or misery.

  5. Miserable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Avaricious; niggardly; miserly.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Hooker"

  1. Miserable as a noun:

    A miserable person; a wretch.