deject

[dɪˈdʒekt]

deject Definition

• 1. make sad or dispirited; depress
• 2. lower the spirits of; dishearten

Using deject: Examples

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

• Example

  The news of his failure dejected him.

• Example

  The team was dejected after losing the game.

• Example

  The harsh criticism dejected her and made her lose confidence in herself.

deject Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deject

• dishearten
• dispirit
• demoralize
• discourage
• dismay

Antonyms for deject

• encourage
• inspire
• cheer

Phrases with deject

• be dejected at

  feel sad or dispirited about something

  Example

  He was dejected at the thought of having to start over.

• dejected look

  a facial expression that shows sadness or disappointment

  Example

  She had a dejected look on her face after receiving the bad news.

• dejectedly

  in a manner that shows sadness or disappointment

  Example

  He walked dejectedly out of the room after being criticized.

Origins of deject

from Latin 'deiectus', past participle of 'deicere', meaning 'to throw down'

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Summary: deject in Brief

'Deject' [dɪˈdʒekt] is a verb that means to make someone feel sad or dispirited, or to lower their spirits. It can be used to describe a range of situations, from personal failures to external criticisms. Examples include 'The news of his failure dejected him' and 'The harsh criticism dejected her and made her lose confidence in herself.' Synonyms for 'deject' include 'dishearten,' 'dispirit,' 'demoralize,' 'discourage,' and 'dismay.'