Meaning & Definition of Dejected in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In low spirits; depressed.

  Example Sentence: He felt dejected after losing the match.

• Definition: Disheartened; having lost hope.

  Example Sentence: She was dejected by the bad news about her job.

• Definition: Sad or dismal.

  Example Sentence: The atmosphere was dejected after the announcement.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'dejectus', past participle of 'deicere', meaning to throw down.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• down in the dumps: Feeling sad or depressed.
• in the doldrums: In a state of listlessness or despondency.
• feeling blue: Experiencing feelings of sadness or depression.

Translations

• Spanish: deprimido

• French: déprimé

• German: deprimiert

• Russian: угнетенный

Related Words

• dejection: The state of being sad or depressed.

• deject: To make someone feel sad or disheartened.

• mood: A temporary state of mind or feeling.

Slang Meanings of dejected

• Meaning: Downer

  Example Sentence: I was feeling like a downer after the breakup.

• Meaning: Bummed out

  Example Sentence: He was really bummed out about missing the concert.

• Meaning: Gloomy Gus

  Example Sentence: Don't be such a gloomy Gus at the party.