Despondent and Optimistic

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Despondent adjective - Feeling or showing no hope.

Usage example: after four days and still no word that the missing plane had been located, the relatives were despondent

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Optimistic is an antonym for despondent in dejected topic.

Optimistic adjective - Having qualities which inspire hope.

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Despondent is an antonym for optimistic in hopeful topic.

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