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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The officer attempted to grasp the steering wheel and depress the brake when Lepe moved to drive away, officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Whichever one depresses you less.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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For years, the multibillion-dollar industry has been troubled by its share of baroque and tragic scandals.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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All of them have troubled the French champions at various times — not least Arsenal in last season’s semi-final — but none has truly disrupted PSG’s rhythm and control over a sustained period of play.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Underlying such obvious acts of aggression lies an insidious tendency for transnational repression to flow from despots into democracies, oppressing lawyers of all nationalities in the process.—
Irwin Cotler,
Time,
8 May 2026
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Nonprofit organizations such as International Federation of Journalists, Amnesty International, and Committee to Protect Journalists advocate on behalf of unfairly jailed and oppressed journalists worldwide.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Attainable housing can be built in new communities, without burdening existing cities or unincorporated villages.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Formulate federal policies that discourage California lawmakers from burdening its citizens.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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One perhaps shouldn’t worry too much about AI being prompted to resurrect a talk-show host, what with the whole format dying anyway.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Equally important, a chatbot does not worry about your wellbeing the way a doctor might—which is important, since the best healers combine technical skills with moral judgment and empathy.—
Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Friends and colleagues close to King said they were saddened by his death, but remembered him as a hard-working and demanding judge who was also thoughtful and fair.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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From Darrell Sheets' death by suicide to Gregg Leakes' long battle with cancer, here are the shocking reality TV star deaths that surprised and saddened fans.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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“Deject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deject. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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