dejection in a sentence

Definition

Dejection is a state of sadness or low spirits, often resulting from disappointment or loss.

The sudden dejection in her eyes was unmistakable after she received the news.
He tried to mask his dejection with a forced smile, but it didn’t quite reach his eyes.
After the team's loss, a palpable sense of dejection hung heavy in the locker room.
Dejection can often cloud our judgment, making it hard to see the silver linings.
She felt a wave of dejection wash over her as she read the rejection letter.