as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
I find that ice cream often works wonders when trying to overcome dejection
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Recent Examples of dejection
The world watched as the heavy favorite to triumph at the Milan Cortina Games sat through several agonizing minutes of dejection.
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Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
This was the first comment Kay had made on the entire hunt that even hinted of dejection.
—Robert V. Broadbent, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2026
In her consideration of Alison Kinney’s forthcoming United States of Rejection: A Story of Love, Hate, and Hope, Holmes spends most of her ink distinguishing dejection, the psychological symptom, from the ‘no’ that really stops you in your tracks.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
Karbler notes that dejection and disappointment are common reactions in these kinds of scenarios.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dejection
Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
This was the first comment Kay had made on the entire hunt that even hinted of dejection.
—Robert V. Broadbent, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2026
In her consideration of Alison Kinney’s forthcoming United States of Rejection: A Story of Love, Hate, and Hope, Holmes spends most of her ink distinguishing dejection, the psychological symptom, from the ‘no’ that really stops you in your tracks.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
Karbler notes that dejection and disappointment are common reactions in these kinds of scenarios.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dejection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dejection
Noun
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Despite the overwhelming sense of sadness at the track, NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell never considered postponing the race.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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People are preoccupied with everyday work stress, day-to-day sadness, and the like.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Tropical systems tracked by the National Hurricane Center will be classified as depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes based on their intensity.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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That alone is enough to barrel me into even more depression.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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While the actors are committed, poignant and warm, their upbeat tone doesn’t always blend well with the melancholy of the picture.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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These flashes of melancholy or yearning give the record complexity and depth, as well as stopping it from devolving into wackiness.—
Alastair Shuttleworth,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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Last words are last words, despite the passage of time, conveying similar messages of sorrow, love, anger, camaraderie, defiance, hope and guilt.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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This attack has resulted in trauma, sorrow and pain for thousands across the city.—
Sarah Hassaine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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“Dejection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dejection. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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