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Prosternation

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(obsolete) dejection; depression.

Example Sentences

a Prosternation of Spirit

Synonyms for prosternation

melancholymiserybluenesstristessemirthlessbluescrestfallennessdejectiondepressiondespondencydistressdolefulnessdownheartednessdreariheadforlornnessgriefheartsoreill-beinginfelicitymelancholiamishappinessmournprosternationregretrueruthsadnesssorrowsorrowfulnesstristfulness

Antonyms for prosternation

Related Words

desponddejectiondeprisuredeplorementsternageperpessiondrearingobstupefactionappallmentprostrationrestagnationdistemperancemiserationinsultationpenancestagnaturestercorystomachingprivationdistemperment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does prosternation mean?

Prosternation means (obsolete) dejection; depression.

What is a synonym for prosternation?

Common synonyms include melancholy, misery, blueness, tristesse.

What is the opposite of prosternation?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use prosternation in a sentence?

a Prosternation of Spirit

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