Word of the Week #4: Despondent

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1. The Word: despondent
2. Where it was found: San Jose Mercury News article
3. Sentence (from which the word was found): "About 15 minute later, callers to 911 reported a despondent woman standing on the Mathilda Avenue overpass about Highway 101, near the apartment complex, who appeared ready to jump."
4. Dictionary Definition: (adjective) feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression. (Definitions found here)
5. Original Sentence: The despondent woman was unable to stand after learning about her father's sickness.