dejected
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The Arsenal manager and players understandably looked dejected at the full-time whistle.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Meckler has been following the Angels since age 5 and remembers feeling dejected after attending the Angels’ 4-1 home loss to the Royals in Game 2 of the 2014 American League Division Series.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Tellingly, Arsenal's party took place with the rest of the stadium deserted after dejected Tottenham fans headed for the exits well before the final whistle.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
An emotional Kyren Wilson is cutting a dejected and disconsolate figure in the dark and grey bowels of the York Barbican.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026
Justice and I walked out of our interview with our heads down, dazed and dejected.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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