dejected
adjective
depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited.
dejectedly
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a word derived from
dejected.
Example Sentences
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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
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
I crash on the stretcher with my hoodie draped dejectedly over my head, but there are way too many thoughts in my brain.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
