dejectedly
- a word derived from dejected.
Example Sentences
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After eventually losing a chaotic encounter, Medvedev brutally destroyed a racquet before sitting dejectedly on his chair for several minutes until eventually leaving the court.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025
Fresno State’s nine players dejectedly walked off the field, as if they’d been walked off in a mercy-rule defeat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025
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
It was nice to be alone, not to have to smile and look pleased; a relief to stare dejectedly out the window at the sheeting rain and let just a few tears escape.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
