SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
dejected
adjective
Sad or discouraged after disappointment.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Sad after disappointment
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Usage distinction
Return to topCrestfallen often follows a particular setback; dejected describes the resulting low spirits.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See dejected in use
He looked dejected when the exhibition was canceled.
At the next workshop, Hana noticed that Tomas looked dejected after learning that his submission had not been selected.
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