as in sadness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dejectedness
Noun
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Somehow, Rasoulof has made a cautionary tale in the midst of oppression.—
Armond White,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025 -
King’s speech, delivered at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, was a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement and marked a turning point in the national conversation about race and systemic oppression.—
Char Adams,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2025
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In a heartfelt statement from Truex's children – Martin Truex Jr., Ryan Truex, and Marsha McVey, the family shared their deep sorrow, paying tribute to their late father.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Inaugurations have been held in both joy and sorrow in the nation's capital and, infamously, on a plane in Dallas.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Just like that, an entire team’s optimism and energy turned into dejection and disbelief.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Nov. 2024
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The day after a high-stakes presidential election usually brings elation on one side and dejection for the other.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN,
6 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Young American Taylah Sanders (Quintessa Swindell, sparky with a touch of melancholy), is part of a small NSA unit disguised as students on a gap year, sharing a pad in lovely Cassis on the French Mediterranean.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Richard Engel Reporting from Jerusalem In Israel, there is a feeling of melancholy.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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After Cox’s death, her estate, including her husband Kevin, filed a lawsuit against Wilson and the Park District alleging misconduct in the workplace and that alleged actions and a toxic work environment led to emotional distress for his wife in her final months of employment at the Park District.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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Fires across the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures and caused massive emotional distress in the industry-leading epicenter, prompting mass evacuations of nearly 200,000 residents.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2025
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Mercury’s entrance to Capricorn can foster doom and gloom.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Despite the gloom, studio facilities are pushing ahead with expansion plans.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
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