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
Both converge on Disaster Trick as the group homes in on epiphanies from dejection and emotional freefall.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Aug. 2024
The pangs of dejection are as pleasurably depicted as the euphorics of an early connection.
—Simon Wu, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2024
Think also of the millions of mothers who without complaint or reluctance undergo the pangs of childbirth and the often-joyless tasks of child rearing, including sleepless nights, childhood tears and illnesses, and childhood dejections over school or friends.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2024
From Jack Harris: The Dodgers dugout sat in quiet dejection.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Aug. 2024
The pangs of dejection are as pleasurably depicted as the euphorics of an early connection.
—Simon Wu, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2024
Think also of the millions of mothers who without complaint or reluctance undergo the pangs of childbirth and the often-joyless tasks of child rearing, including sleepless nights, childhood tears and illnesses, and childhood dejections over school or friends.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2024
From Jack Harris: The Dodgers dugout sat in quiet dejection.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for dejection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dejection
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Healthcare providers report using similar dosages to the treatment of depression for RSD.Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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And The Desire For Connection Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression triggered by changes in the seasons, often begins in the fall and continues through the winter months.Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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When the Padres signed Bogaerts, a major league scout with a neutral team said several baseball folks with the Red Sox felt a sense of melancholy.Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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There’s action and scares, but also human melancholy and a deep mystery.Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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The principal of Dos Pueblos High School, Bill Woodard, expressed sorrow about the beloved teacher’s death.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Sadly, the reunion would leave the Bernstein family with lasting wounds and sorrow.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Dejection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dejection. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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