dejected
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for dejected, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Sad and low in spirits, often after a setback or disappointment.
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Antonyms
How to use dejected
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
looked dejected
feel dejected
dejected expression
Etymology
From "deject," from Latin deicere, "to throw down" — the same idea as feeling "cast down" in spirit.
Full origin of dejected →Frequently asked questions
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.
