dejection in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Dejection is a state of sadness or low spirits, often resulting from disappointment or loss.
Crossword clues for dejection
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "dejection".
- Feeling sad after a disappointment.
- State of low spirits or sadness.
- Emotional state of being downcast.
- Mood reflecting sorrow or dismay.
- Condition of feeling blue or gloomy.
Dejection sentence examples
- 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.