dejection

[dɪˈdʒɛkʃən]

dejection Definition

  • 1a state of melancholy or depression
  • 2a feeling of sadness and low spirits

Using dejection: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dejection" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He felt a sense of dejection after failing the exam.

  • Example

    The team's loss left them in a state of dejection.

  • Example

    She couldn't shake off her dejection after the breakup.

dejection Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with dejection

  • to become very sad or depressed

    Example

    After losing his job, he sank into dejection and stopped leaving the house.

  • a facial expression that shows sadness or disappointment

    Example

    When she saw the grade on her paper, she couldn't hide the look of dejection on her face.

  • to cause someone to feel sad or depressed

    Example

    The news of the accident threw him into dejection for weeks.

Origins of dejection

from Latin 'deiectio', meaning 'a throwing down'

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Summary: dejection in Brief

'Dejection' [dɪˈdʒɛkʃən] refers to a state of sadness and low spirits, often associated with feelings of melancholy or depression. It can be seen in phrases like 'sink into dejection,' 'a look of dejection,' and 'throw into dejection,' which describe the depth of the emotion. Synonyms include 'despondency,' 'dispiritedness,' and 'melancholy.'