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dejected

[dih-jek-tid] / dɪˈdʒɛk tɪd /


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He looked lost — like, I thought, someone whose too-often dejected body language told us the glare of Dodger Stadium’s bright lights would do more damage than help.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 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

"We've all experienced losses but everyone was really dejected after that," he said.

From BBC Feb. 11, 2026

He looked almost as dejected as the rest of us.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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