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dejected
[ dih-jek-tid ]
/ dÉȘËdÊÉk tÉȘd /
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adjective
depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited: The dejected expression on the face of the loser spoiled my victory.
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dejected
/ (dÉȘËdÊÉktÉȘd) /
adjective
miserable; despondent; downhearted
Derived forms of dejected
dejectedly, adverbdejectedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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