deject
Americanverb (used with object)
adjective
verb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of deject
1375–1425; late Middle English dejecten (v.) < Latin dējectus (past participle of dējicere to throw down), equivalent to dē- de- + -jec-, combining form of jacere to throw + -tus past participle suffix
Example Sentences
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As the afternoon flies by, Parker’s expression goes from eager, hopeful puppy to sad, dejected old dog.
From Literature
Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi, she watched anxiously as applicant after applicant left dejected.
It was true, she did seem sad and dejected.
From Literature
Next morning dawned colder and foggier than ever, and even Wolf seemed dejected as he led them upstream.
From Literature
Tellingly, Arsenal's party took place with the rest of the stadium deserted after dejected Tottenham fans headed for the exits well before the final whistle.
From Barron's
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