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What would indicate that someone is dejected?

dejected

[dih-jek-tid] / dɪˈdʒɛk tɪd /


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That left Price dejected and Humphries won three unanswered legs to claim a ninth major PDC title.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Early this month, a dejected Betts had as tough a time explaining to reporters why, despite hitting the ball hard and stacking disciplined at-bats, he’d had little to show for it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

After failing to do well on the retest, she has felt dejected, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

They’re a stark contrast to Bonnie’s dejected demeanor whenever the girls from her dance class make fun of her for still playing with toys when they’ve all moved on to tablets.

From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026

Sitting at the window, Beth’s work often dropped into her lap, and she leaned her head upon her hand, in a dejected attitude, while her eyes rested on the dull, autumnal landscape.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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