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
This was the first comment Kay had made on the entire hunt that even hinted of dejection.
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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
But the main source of dejection was the incredible tour de force of executive power in which Trump’s White House was engaged.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Karbler notes that dejection and disappointment are common reactions in these kinds of scenarios.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
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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
But the main source of dejection was the incredible tour de force of executive power in which Trump’s White House was engaged.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Karbler notes that dejection and disappointment are common reactions in these kinds of scenarios.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dejection
Noun
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There’s some sadness mixed with true joy.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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For McKidd, seeing Dane included in the finale montage brought both sadness and gratitude.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Children are also on screens now more than ever, which is believed to contribute to more anxiety, depression, aggression and hyperactivity.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that is marked by a mix of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression, mania and a milder form of mania called hypomania, per the Mayo Clinic.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Yet this book is written more in sorrow than in anger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Late in the picture, a display of kindness from the elderly Catalan woman Lucila looks after introduces an unexpected reciprocity of care — even with those unfamiliar with her sorrows and the intricacies of her cultural background.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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“Dejection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dejection. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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