dejectedly

Example Sentences

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She got more and more frustrated, to the point that when Bass was allowed time for a rebuttal, she dejectedly proclaimed, “I haven’t been offered that in a lot of this debate.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The former Bush aide did not respond, instead looking dejectedly at the table.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

The woman looked at the lengthy expanse of curious New Yorkers and said, somewhat dejectedly: “Okay”.

From BBC • May 20, 2024

Han and Bischof stare dejectedly at the damaged organ.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 21, 2023

Cluny stumped off dejectedly, rubbing his backside with one claw.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques