Dejectedly, gloomily, miserably, without hope

Despairingly, disappointingly, forlornly, without hope

With a lack of courage and determination; SYN. simperingly.

ETYM Latin despondens, -entis, p. pr. of despondere.
Without or almost without hope; SYN. heartsick.

ETYM Latin pusillanimis; pusillus very little (dim. of pusus a little boy; cf. puer a boy, Eng. puerile) + animus the mind: cf. French pusillanime. Related to Animosity.
Lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful; SYN. poor-spirited, unmanly.
Lacking firmness; cowardly; having a weak character.