Dejectedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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dejectedly

 

[ dɪˈdʒɛktɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

feeling

In a manner that shows sadness or low spirits.

Synonyms

despondently, gloomily, sadly

Examples of usage

  • He sighed dejectedly and walked away from the group.
  • She looked at him dejectedly, hoping for some words of comfort.

Translations

Translations of the word "dejectedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desalentadamente

🇮🇳 उदासीनता से

🇩🇪 niedergeschlagen

🇮🇩 dengan sedih

🇺🇦 пригнічено

🇵🇱 przygnębiony

🇯🇵 落胆して

🇫🇷 découragement

🇪🇸 desalentadamente

🇹🇷 moralsiz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 낙심하여

🇸🇦 بخيبة أمل

🇨🇿 sklesle

🇸🇰 skleslo

🇨🇳 沮丧地

🇸🇮 potlačeno

🇮🇸 niðurlút

🇰🇿 қайғырып

🇬🇪 დამწუხრებულად

🇦🇿 məyus halda

🇲🇽 desalentadamente

Etymology

The word 'dejectedly' originates from the Middle English word 'dejecte,' which means 'dejected.' It is formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'dejected.' The term has been in use since the 14th century and has retained its meaning of showing sadness or low spirits throughout its history.

See also: deject, dejected, dejection.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,269 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.