despondent (adjective)

1. After suffering a devastating defeat, the superhero became despondent and lost all hope of defeating the villain.

2. In the anime series, the protagonist goes through a series of hardships and becomes despondent, but eventually finds the strength to overcome them.

3. The fashion designer felt despondent when their latest collection received negative reviews, but they remained determined to improve and create a successful line.

4. According to Greek mythology, the goddess Demeter became despondent when her daughter Persephone was abducted by Hades, causing the earth to wither in her sorrow.