Dejected

/dɪˈdʒɛktɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Sad and depressed; dispirited.

After losing the game, the team felt dejected and didn't speak much.

Feeling a sense of hopelessness or low spirits.

She walked around the office with a dejected look after receiving the news.

Showing a loss of confidence or a sense of defeat.

His dejected demeanor made it clear he was not ready to face the challenges ahead.

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

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.

dejection

The state of being sad or depressed.

deject

To make someone feel sad or disheartened.

mood

A temporary state of mind or feeling.

Downer

I was feeling like a downer after the breakup.

Bummed out

He was really bummed out about missing the concert.

Gloomy Gus

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