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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.

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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.

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