What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dejected
Example
After failing the exam, he felt dejected and hopeless. [dejected: adjective]
Example
She walked away from the meeting feeling dejected and defeated. [dejected: adjective]
downcast
Example
He looked downcast when he heard the news of his grandfather's passing. [downcast: adjective]
Example
The team was downcast after losing the championship game. [downcast: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Downcast is slightly less common than dejected in everyday language, but both words are still used frequently.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dejected and downcast?
Both dejected and downcast are formal words that are appropriate for use in academic or professional writing.
