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Nora looked dejected when the picnic was canceled.
What does Dejected mean?
Dejected means sad, disappointed, and low in spirit.
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Sad, disappointed, and low in spirit.
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What does dejected mean?
Dejected means sad, disappointed, and low in spirit.
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MeaningDejected means sad, disappointed, and low in spirit.
ExampleExample: Nora looked dejected when the picnic was canceled.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · jek · tid
- Strongest beat
- jek
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jek.
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Synonyms
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downcastUse when someone looks sad or discouraged.
Antonyms
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cheerfulUse when someone feels happy and bright.
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Dejected word family
Base word
deject
noun
dejection
A sad and low feeling.
adverb
dejectedly
In a sad or discouraged way.
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Look for clues that show sadness after disappointment.
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Dejected is stronger than a small frown; it means someone feels low in spirit.
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