deject

1 of 2

verb

de·​ject di-ˈjekt 

dē-

dejected; dejecting; dejects

transitive verb

: to make gloomy

deject

2 of 2

adjective

archaic

: dejected entry 1

Synonyms of deject

Verb

• depress
• trouble
• oppress
• burden
• worry
• sadden
• bum (out)

Examples of deject in a Sentence

Verb

nothing dejects a TV pundit more than the reality check that nobody cares what he thinks

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Vice President Kamala Harris appears to prioritize winning back Arab American and Muslim voters who were dejected by President Joe Biden’s handling of war in the Middle East over courting the Jewish voter. — Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024

It’s been a dejecting homestand for Baltimore, which was coming off a 5-1 road trip against AL East foes Toronto and New York. — Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 31 May 2023

Once again dejected, Kendall was left communing with some body of water, the motif that has followed him throughout the series. — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2023

Sims-Fewer didn’t seem dejected, though, putting a positive spin on things. — Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 16 May 2023

Head coach Mike Budenholzer, voice fading and dejected, evaded the idea that free throws, or lack thereof, were to blame solely for the loss though. — Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2023

Belinda, feeling dejected, ended up throwing her business plan away. — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2023

Many feel dejected because Biden has been unable to make good on a campaign pledge to bolster voting rights and are eager to see his administration keep the issue in the spotlight. — CBS News, 5 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, to throw down, from Latin dejectus, past participle of deicere, from de- + jacere to throw — more at jet

First Known Use

Verb

1581, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for deject

• affect
• aspect
• bedecked
• bisect
• collect
• connect
• correct
• deflect
• detect
• direct
• dissect
• effect