dejection
Example Sentences
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The air of dejection from him and his captain at the end was unmissable.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
In the former he proved compellingly contemplative and introspective, while in the latter he established an impressive arc, growing from unleashing unbounded, extroverted dimensions to embodying crumpled dejection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
It was quite a rallying cry, but Butland would agree that after the dejection of midweek talk is cheap now, for both clubs.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2025
“I woke up with a big smile on my face today, feeling very loved by all of you,” he wrote on a carousel of photos showing his postrace dejection.
From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2024
A look of dejection crossed my mother’s face, and her bony shoulders drooped in resignation.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
Vocabulary lists containing dejection
The Great Gatsby
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The Mysterious Benedict Society
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"The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane
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