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Dejected

UK //dɪˈdʒɛktɪd// US //dɪˈdʒɛktɪd// Pronunciation

Definition

Feeling sad, disappointed, or hopeless.

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In simple words: Feeling sad and without hope.

Examples

• After losing the game, he felt completely dejected.
• She looked dejected when she heard the bad news.
• The team's dejected expressions showed how much the loss affected them.
• He walked in with a dejected look on his face.
• Dejected by the criticism, she decided to take a break from painting.

Usage notes

Use 'dejected' in emotional contexts, often to describe someone who is disappointed. Avoid in overly casual situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'dejected' as 'de-jected', like someone lost their joyful 'ject' (project) in life.

Collocations

• dejected mood
• dejected expression
• look dejected

Synonyms

• disheartened
• downcast
• downhearted
• depressed
• sad

Antonyms

• elated
• cheerful
• happy

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'rejected' which means not accepted.
• Using it in contexts unrelated to emotions.
• Spelling it incorrectly as 'dejectted'.