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dejecting

verb

present participle of deject
as in depressing
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 Synonyms for dejecting
  1. depressing
  2. troubling
  3. saddening
  4. worrying
  5. burdening
  6. torturing
Verb
  • But recessions had a way of tightening belts and depressing clutch pedals.
    — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Idaho Dairymen’s Association CEO Rick Naerebout told the Statesman that over the years there has been frustration in the industry with Canada over dairy regulations and trade policies depressing world market prices.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of depressing
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  • Troubleshooting Tips If your Venus flytrap looks unwell, but is otherwise well watered, here’s what may be troubling your plant.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In the final, Simon had little to do as Argentina registered only two shots in 120 minutes of action, with neither troubling the Athletic Club goalkeeper.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of troubling
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  • The news was saddening for Jewell — but also alarming for the defense.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
Definition of saddening
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  • That way, the Wildfire can be used more freely in hazardous areas without worrying about emptying the hangars.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
  • If traders start worrying the Fed could raise rates by half point hike at any meeting this year, that could hurt stocks.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of worrying
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  • Under the law, the state must prove a compelling interest for burdening a person's religion and that its solution is the least restrictive way of furthering that interest.
    — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But this month, the Coalition for Open Democracy, a voter advocacy group, filed a lawsuit, arguing the New Hampshire law is unconstitutional for burdening eligible students' right to vote and discriminating against younger voters for their age.
    — Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of burdening
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  • The shape-shifting eldritch entity of mysterious origins relishes torturing children.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But, if not, then stop using the existence of those goals as a way of torturing yourself.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of torturing
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“Dejecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dejecting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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