dejected
adjective
depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited.
dejectedly
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a word derived from
dejected.
Example Sentences
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Sinner was left walking dejectedly around the back of the court, shaking his legs out as he struggled to generate power and chase down Cerundolo's shots.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
The former Bush aide did not respond, instead looking dejectedly at the table.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2024
On Thursday, he dejectedly dismantled the shanty, which was in about three inches of water.
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2024
Han and Bischof stare dejectedly at the damaged organ.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 21, 2023
The prisoners slumped dejectedly upon the Abbey grass, awaiting the break of dawn and the coming of Cluny the Scourge.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
