dejected
adjective
depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited.
dejectedly
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a word derived from
dejected.
Example Sentences
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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
The woman looked at the lengthy expanse of curious New Yorkers and said, somewhat dejectedly: “Okay”.
From BBC ● May 20, 2024
Han and Bischof stare dejectedly at the damaged organ.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 21, 2023
“Until then, I guess I’m out of action,” he said dejectedly, “unless I learn how to steer a boat with my feet.”
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
