dejectedly

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

Han and Bischof stare dejectedly at the damaged organ.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 21, 2023

"You only want to hold me when I'm looking good enough," she sings dejectedly in the opening verse, before realising she's worth more than the male gaze.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2023

Cooper Kupp sat hunched on the Rams bench, right elbow on his knee, his head dejectedly in his hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2022

He could barely button one of the buttons on the front, so he dejectedly hung it back in the closet.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro