despondently

/dɪˈspɑndəntli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows extreme sadness and lack of hope.
    • The dog wagged its tail once, then lay down despondently.
    • She sighed despondently when she saw the long line at the store.
    • He stared despondently out the window at the rain.
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