Dejected

Pronunciation: /dɪˈdʒɛktɪd/

Definitions of dejected

adjective feeling sad or disheartened

Example Sentences

A1 She looked dejected when she lost her favorite toy.

A2 The dejected puppy sat alone in the corner after being scolded.

B1 Feeling dejected after failing the exam, he decided to study harder for the next one.

B2 The dejected team walked off the field after losing the championship game.

C1 Despite her dejected mood, she tried to stay positive and look towards the future.

C2 The dejected artist struggled to find inspiration after facing harsh criticism of his latest work.

Examples of dejected in a Sentence

formal After receiving the rejection letter, he walked away with a dejected expression.

informal She looked dejected when her favorite team lost the game.

slang He was totally dejected after failing his driving test.

figurative The wilting flower looked dejected under the scorching sun.

Grammatical Forms of dejected

• past tense: dejected
• plural: dejected
• comparative: more dejected
• superlative: most dejected
• present tense: deject
• future tense: will deject
• perfect tense: have dejected
• continuous tense: is dejecting
• singular: dejected
• positive degree: dejected
• infinitive: to deject
• gerund: dejecting
• participle: dejected

Origin and Evolution of dejected

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dejected' originated from the Latin word 'deiectus', which means 'thrown down'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dejected' has retained its meaning of feeling sad or disheartened, but its usage has expanded to describe a wider range of emotions and situations.