dejection

noun

de·jec·tion di-ˈjek-shən How to pronounce dejection (audio)

dē-

: lowness of spirits

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Based partly on the Latin iacere, "to throw", dejection means literally "cast down"—that is, "downcast". Like melancholy, gloom, and even sadness, dejection seems to have been declining in use for many years; instead, we now seem to prefer depression (whose roots mean basically "a pressing down"). Since depression is also the word used by doctors, lots of people now assume that anyone depressed should be taking an antidepressant; if we went back to dejected and dejection, we might not be so quick to make that assumption.

Example Sentences

I find that ice cream often works wonders when trying to overcome dejection.

Recent Examples on the Web A day after celebrating a 2-1 6A baseball playoff win over Chandler Hamilton, Queen Creek players felt the dejection of being told their season is over.

Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2022 Weirder still, Manolete’s ugliness appeared to be a very specific strain of ugliness, one that communicated sadness and dejection.

New York Times, 3 May 2022 This disgusting hate could send trans athletes down a dark emotional road that way too many have gone down in the past -- a path of dejection and despair.

Danielle Mclean, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022 After 42 seasons, the final image of Krzyzewski's career is one of dejection.

Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2022 The ecstasy of that moment inside the Cleveland Cavaliers’ team bus quickly turned to dejection.

Chris Fedor, cleveland, 5 Feb. 2022 The All-Star guard, who finished with 37 points and, for much of the game, very nearly had half of his team’s scoring total, went from quiet dejection to seething anger as his postgame media session went on.

Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Mar. 2022 As your dejection grows, other bad feelings intrude.

Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2022 Gonell, watching the news, seeing the dejection in the body language of the five people leaving the Senate, was suddenly overwhelmed with emotion.

New York Times, 4 Jan. 2022 See More

单词	dejection
释义	dejection noun de·jec·tion di-ˈjek-shən dē- : lowness of spirits Did you know? Based partly on the Latin iacere, "to throw", dejection means literally "cast down"—that is, "downcast". Like melancholy, gloom, and even sadness, dejection seems to have been declining in use for many years; instead, we now seem to prefer depression (whose roots mean basically "a pressing down"). Since depression is also the word used by doctors, lots of people now assume that anyone depressed should be taking an antidepressant; if we went back to dejected and dejection, we might not be so quick to make that assumption. Synonyms blue devils blues depression desolation despond despondence despondency disconsolateness dispiritedness doldrums dolefulness downheartedness dreariness dumps forlornness gloom gloominess glumness heartsickness joylessness melancholy miserableness mopes mournfulness oppression sadness sorrowfulness unhappiness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I find that ice cream often works wonders when trying to overcome dejection. Recent Examples on the Web A day after celebrating a 2-1 6A baseball playoff win over Chandler Hamilton, Queen Creek players felt the dejection of being told their season is over. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2022 Weirder still, Manolete’s ugliness appeared to be a very specific strain of ugliness, one that communicated sadness and dejection. New York Times, 3 May 2022 This disgusting hate could send trans athletes down a dark emotional road that way too many have gone down in the past -- a path of dejection and despair. Danielle Mclean, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022 After 42 seasons, the final image of Krzyzewski's career is one of dejection. Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2022 The ecstasy of that moment inside the Cleveland Cavaliers’ team bus quickly turned to dejection. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 5 Feb. 2022 The All-Star guard, who finished with 37 points and, for much of the game, very nearly had half of his team’s scoring total, went from quiet dejection to seething anger as his postgame media session went on. Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Mar. 2022 As your dejection grows, other bad feelings intrude. Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2022 Gonell, watching the news, seeing the dejection in the body language of the five people leaving the Senate, was suddenly overwhelmed with emotion. New York Times, 4 Jan. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition dejection noun de·jec·tion di-ˈjek-shən : a feeling of sadness Medical Definition dejection noun de·jec·tion -ˈjek-shən 1 : lowness of spirits : depression, melancholy 2 a : the act or process of defecating b : feces, excrement dejection noun as in sadness a state or spell of low spirits I find that ice cream often works wonders when trying to overcome dejection Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sadness sorrowfulness melancholy depression sorrow mournfulness anguish grief gloom unhappiness despair misery gloominess agony desperation joylessness forlornness glumness despondence heartsickness despondency oppression miserableness downheartedness dreariness blues mourning boredom pain desolation dumps distress mopes despond blue devils discouragement regret melancholia hopelessness doldrums disconsolateness dispiritedness somberness dolefulness wretchedness disheartenment self-pity woe ennui moroseness dolor moodiness tedium morbidness drear self-despair woefulness morosity dismalness rue Antonyms & Near Antonyms elation joy exultation jubilation euphoria ecstasy happiness exuberance exhilaration intoxication joyousness bliss joyfulness mirth gladness rapture glee gayety felicity heaven gaiety optimism joviality cheerfulness jollity hopefulness humor merriment lightheartedness blissfulness contentment satisfaction gayness mirthfulness cheer cheeriness elatedness gleefulness contentedness content rapturousness delight gladsomeness gratification sunniness See More
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