as in to depress
to make sad
nothing dejects a TV pundit more than the reality check that nobody cares what he thinks
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Recent Examples of deject
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.
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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
The explorers, down to 19 weary and dejected men, hastily buried Paixão, then resignedly returned to their portage.
—Larry Rohter, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 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
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
The explorers, down to 19 weary and dejected men, hastily buried Paixão, then resignedly returned to their portage.
—Larry Rohter, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deject
Verb
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This sounds like depressing stuff, and Mothertongue is not extremely upbeat.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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China has historically been the largest export market for American soybeans, so the embargo has significantly depressed American soybean prices for the past few months.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But people all over the country are increasingly troubled by our government’s lack of fairness and due process and want to do something about it.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
25 Oct. 2025
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That last hurdle, safely landing a SpaceX Starship HLS (Human Landing System) spacecraft, carrying two astronauts, upright on the moon, particularly troubles Green.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our systems were built to oppress people of color.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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The men are seen as misogynistic, and the women are oppressed.—
Deena ElGenaidi,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Johnson County continues to lose its attainable housing stock, which refers to homes that are $300,000 or less, more residents are feeling burdened by the rising costs of living.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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These supercities could absorb population growth without burdening existing urban centers while creating hundreds of thousands of jobs in construction, engineering and services.—
Zoltan Istvan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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More broadly, the NBA has expressed concern about prop bets, while other sports leagues have worried about the potential for manipulation.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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After Trump spoke to Lurie, local leaders and advocates worried that Trump would shift his attention from San Francisco, which at one point hosted more billionaires than any other city, to less powerful and more diverse enclaves like Oakland and Alameda.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Saraswathi Vedam is saddened by the latest delay, but said her brother remains patient.—
Maryclaire Dale,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Lue was saddened to learn his good friend, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, was arrested and charged by federal authorities with money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Deject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deject. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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