How to Memorize

dejected - sad

Analysis

To be ‘dejected’ means to be sad or without hope, but unlike other words with similar meanings, with ‘dejected’ such negative feelings generally tend to stem from a strong sense of disappointment.

Example(s)

1. I felt utterly dejected after I was passed over for promotion. I thought I had it sewn up!

2. Lucy was injured for the cup final, and I saw her dejectedly watching the game from the stands.

3. Feelings of dejectedness are normal when you’re told after a job interview that you are not what they were looking for.