Dejected
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dejected is an adjective meaning Sad and dispirited.
Meaning
Sad and dispirited.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of deject
Example Sentences
feel dejected
look dejected
sit dejected and silent
He looked dejected after hearing the bad news.
Synonyms for dejected
Depending on context, synonyms include dejectable, depressed, despondent, disheartened, atrabiliary, atrabilious.
Antonyms for dejected
Common opposites include elated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chapfallen, downcast, downhearted, crestfallen, low-spirited, depressed.
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