as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
I find that ice cream often works wonders when trying to overcome dejection
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Recent Examples of dejection
His expression was a mixture of confusion and dejection.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Oswald and a now-pregnant Ingrid handle Edward’s care, with his anger and dejection only growing.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
This set off a wild celebration by the Canadians — and obvious dejection among the American fans and players.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
The waves of emotions — from dejection to hope to numbness to jubilation (for him) and relief (for me) — are something neither of us will forget.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Oswald and a now-pregnant Ingrid handle Edward’s care, with his anger and dejection only growing.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
This set off a wild celebration by the Canadians — and obvious dejection among the American fans and players.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
The waves of emotions — from dejection to hope to numbness to jubilation (for him) and relief (for me) — are something neither of us will forget.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dejection
Noun
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This number will go up, more children will struggle—depression, hunger and more parts of their lives will spiral out of control.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Families who lose a loved one are prone to mental health deficits such as depression, PTSD, and anxiety, compounded by feelings of guilt, self-blame, shame, and condemnation, often resulting in social isolation.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The portrait of the melancholy Dane himself lacks gravitas, alas, which undercuts the existential power of the play.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Quiet, melancholy Andrew slowly resigns himself to letting his sweet daughter go.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His eyes filled with sorrow as his mom gave Lola all the attention.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Emotions and sorrow were palpable even though Prine has been dead for nearly five years.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Dejection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dejection. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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