dejection

noun
UK: /dɪˈdʒek.ʃən/
US: /dɪˈdʒek.ʃən/

  1. A feeling of unhappiness and disappointment.

    1. Her dejection was obvious after she failed the test.
    2. The team's dejection was palpable after losing the championship game, leaving them in a state of disappointment.

  2. A state of being dispirited; low spirits.

    1. He sat in dejection after the argument.
    2. After receiving the bad news, a wave of dejection washed over her, rendering her incapable of any activity.

Synonyms

depression gloom despondency

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dejection" in English means: A feeling of unhappiness and disappointment., A state of being dispirited; low spirits..

The phonetic transcription of "dejection" is /dɪˈdʒek.ʃən/ in British English and /dɪˈdʒek.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dejection": depression, gloom, despondency.

Example usage of "dejection": "Her dejection was obvious after she failed the test.". More examples on the page.