Dejected (Adjective)
Meaning
Affected or marked by low spirits; "is dejected but trying to look cheerful".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The dejected look on her face made it clear she was struggling to cope with the news.
- After losing his job, he felt dejected and unsure of what to do next.
- Despite her efforts to appear happy, her dejected demeanor betrayed her true emotions.
- The dejected athlete walked off the field, his head hung low in disappointment.
- Her dejected expression was a stark contrast to the bright smile she had worn just hours before.