Dejectedly: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone feels disappointed and without hope, usually after a setback or failure.

• He walked out of the interview dejectedly after realizing he didn't get the job

Used in more general situations where someone feels sorrowful about an event or situation, without necessarily implying hopelessness.

• She left the park sadly, knowing she wouldn't see her friend again

Applied when someone is in a state of sadness mixed with a sense of pessimism about the future.

• He stared gloomily at the rainy sky, thinking about how everything seemed to go wrong lately

Fits when someone feels deep hopelessness and discouragement, often due to prolonged difficulty or chronic issues.

• She sat despondently by the window, unable to find a way out of her financial troubles