Dejecting: meaning, definitions and examples
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dejecting
[ dɪˈdʒɛktɪŋ ]
emotional state
Dejecting refers to something that causes a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or low spirits. It is often used to describe experiences or situations that lead to a loss of confidence or hope.
Synonyms
discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, saddening.
Examples of usage
- The dejecting news spoiled the celebration.
- She felt dejecting emotions after the loss.
- His dejecting attitude affected the team's morale.
- A series of dejecting events led him to reconsider his choices.
Translations
Translations of the word "dejecting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deprimente
🇮🇳 निराशाजनक
🇩🇪 deprimierend
🇮🇩 menyedihkan
🇺🇦 знеохочуючий
🇵🇱 depresyjny
🇯🇵 落胆させる
🇫🇷 déprimant
🇪🇸 deprimente
🇹🇷 moral bozucu
🇰🇷 우울한
🇸🇦 محبط
🇨🇿 deprimující
🇸🇰 deprimujúci
🇨🇳 令人沮丧的
🇸🇮 depresiven
🇮🇸 sorgerandi
🇰🇿 күйрететін
🇬🇪 დამწუხრებული
🇦🇿 düşündürücü
🇲🇽 deprimente
Etymology
The term 'dejecting' comes from the Latin root 'deiectus,' which means 'cast down' or 'thrown down' from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'down' and the verb 'iacere' meaning 'to throw.' This evolution of the term reflects the emotional state associated with being in a low or downcast condition. Initially, 'deject' entered the English language in the late 14th century, primarily to describe a physical act of throwing down. Over time, it took on a more metaphorical meaning, associated with emotions and mental states. The transformation of its usage has allowed it to express deeper feelings of despair and disappointment, making it a descriptive term in both literature and everyday conversation.