adjective

dejected

dih-JEHK-tuhd

Dejected (adjective) means Sad and low in spirits, often after a setback or disappointment. Example: “He looked dejected after failing his driving test for the third time.”

adjective

Sad and low in spirits, often after a setback or disappointment.

"He looked dejected after failing his driving test for the third time."

"The team walked off the pitch looking dejected following the loss."

How to use dejected

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling down or discouraged, usually right after something disappointing happens.

Common pairings

looked dejected feel dejected dejected expression

Word forms

more dejected comparative, most dejected superlative

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Etymology

From "deject," from Latin deicere, "to throw down" — the same idea as feeling "cast down" in spirit.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for dejected

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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.