dejected
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Adjective — Sad and low in spirits, often after a setback or disappointment.
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How to use dejected
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Etymology
From "deject," from Latin deicere, "to throw down" — the same idea as feeling "cast down" in spirit.
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What does “dejected” mean?
The word “dejected” means sad and low in spirits, often after a setback or disappointment. In plain terms, feeling down or discouraged, usually right after something disappointing happens.
How do you pronounce “dejected”?
“Dejected” is pronounced dih-JEHK-tuhd (/dɪˈdʒɛktəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dejected” in a sentence?
Here is “dejected” used in a sentence: “He looked dejected after failing his driving test for the third time.”
What part of speech is “dejected”?
“Dejected” is an adjective.
Where does the word “dejected” come from?
The word “dejected” comes from Latin. From "deject," from Latin deicere, "to throw down" — the same idea as feeling "cast down" in spirit.