dejectedly

Example Sentences

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Sinner was left walking dejectedly around the back of the court, shaking his legs out as he struggled to generate power and chase down Cerundolo's shots.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

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

On Thursday, he dejectedly dismantled the shanty, which was in about three inches of water.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Wood spoke so dejectedly that even Fred and George looked sympathetic.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling