despondent◼◼◼(in low spirits from loss of hope or courage) adjective [UK: dɪ.ˈspɒn.dənt] [US: ˌdɪ.ˈspɑːn.dənt]John slowly grew despondent. = John s'est progressivement découragé.
dejected◼◼◻(sad and dispirited) adjective [UK: dɪ.ˈdʒek.tɪd] [US: dɪ.ˈdʒek.təd]John is dejected. = John est découragé.
exanimate(spiritless, dispirited, disheartened, not lively) adjective [UK: ɪɡ.ˈzæ.nɪ.mɪt] [US: ɪɡ.ˈzæ.nʌ.mɪt]