More despondent (6)

I believe the answer is:

sadder

(Other definitions for sadder that I've seen before include "Less happy" , "Lower" , "extra-blue?" , "More unhappy (but hopefully 1 down)" , "More downcast" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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