grow despondent

Examples (10)

• As his work was rejected again and again, he grew increasingly despondent.
• The team grew despondent after losing their fifth consecutive match.
• By the end of the long winter, she had grown despondent from the lack of sunlight.
• He is growing despondent over the lack of job opportunities.
• With no end to the drought in sight, the farmers grew despondent.
• After months without hearing from her son, the mother grew despondent.
• If the situation doesn't improve, the staff will grow despondent.
• She slowly grew despondent as she realized her efforts were in vain.
• Without support, many artists grow despondent about their prospects.
• It's no wonder the population grew despondent under the oppressive regime.