Meaning & use
dejected
Feeling sad and discouraged, especially after a disappointment or failure.
See it in a sentence
The players looked dejected after losing the championship game in overtime.
She sat in dejected silence after hearing that her application had been rejected.
A note on using this word
Usually describes a temporary low mood following a specific setback, rather than a lasting personality trait.
Words with a similar meaning
despondentdownhearted
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Words with an opposite meaning
cheerfulupbeat
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