noun
dejection
Dejection (noun) means a state of melancholy or depression; low spirits, the blues.
noun
1
A state of melancholy or depression; low spirits, the blues.
2
The act of humbling or abasing oneself.
3
A low condition; weakness; inability.
4
Defecation or feces.
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Etymology
From Old French dejection, from Latin dejectio (“a casting down”). By surface analysis, deject + -ion.
Rhymes for dejection
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of dejection?
"dejection" (noun) means a state of melancholy or depression; low spirits, the blues.
What are the different meanings of dejection?
"dejection" has 3 main meanings: 1. A state of melancholy or depression; low spirits, the blues; 2. The act of humbling or abasing oneself; 3. A low condition; weakness; inability.