as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
I find that ice cream often works wonders when trying to overcome dejection
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Recent Examples of dejection
Just like that, an entire team’s optimism and energy turned into dejection and disbelief.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
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
Through June 2019, Zoe’s Kitchen was still rapidly deteriorating, and its financial losses and worker dejection were taking a toll on Cava.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Watson missed out on an additional $40,000 in the bonus round, prompting him to moan in dejection.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
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
Through June 2019, Zoe’s Kitchen was still rapidly deteriorating, and its financial losses and worker dejection were taking a toll on Cava.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Watson missed out on an additional $40,000 in the bonus round, prompting him to moan in dejection.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dejection
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The 10 Best Movies Leaving Netflix In March 2025 Aftersun (2022) Few movies from the 2020s have hit me quite as hard as Aftersun, a movie about not only dealing with depression, but being close to somebody dealing with depression.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Sleep deficiency is also linked to diabetes, stroke, and mental health conditions like depression.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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There’s some comedy in there, but all the laughs are so blunted by a determined melancholy that nothing really lands.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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Moving and melancholy, Chalamet’s performance brought him widespread awards recognition including SAG, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and those of the entire Formula 1 family are with his family and loved ones'.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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McIlroy expressed his sorrow and predicted that the 15-time major champion will be unable to play for the rest of the season.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Dejection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dejection. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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