noun
dejection
Dejection (noun) means a feeling of sadness or gloom; low spirits.
noun
1
A feeling of sadness or gloom; low spirits.
2
The act of lowering or humbling yourself.
3
A weak or feeble state, with little strength or ability.
4
(formal) The passing of waste from the bowels, or the waste itself.
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Etymology
Dejection comes from Old French dejection, from Latin dejectio (“a casting down”); by surface analysis it is also deject + -ion.
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Rhymes for dejection
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of dejection?
"dejection" (noun) means a feeling of sadness or gloom; low spirits.
What is another word for dejection?
Other words for "dejection" include feces, faeces, ordure, stool, BM.
What is the opposite of dejection?
Opposites of "dejection" include happiness, joy, mirth, delight, cheer.
What are the different meanings of dejection?
"dejection" has 3 main meanings: 1. A feeling of sadness or gloom; low spirits; 2. The act of lowering or humbling yourself; 3. A weak or feeble state, with little strength or ability.
