Dejection

usgb/dɪˈdʒekʃn/
noun

A feeling of deep sadness or lack of hope.

The news of the team's loss brought a sense of dejection
Visual representation of "dejection" - A feeling of deep sadness or lack of hope

Often appears as...

  • sense of dejection
  • dejection and dismay
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Emotional State

Use 'dejection' to describe a heavy, sinking emotional condition, more intense than just feeling sad.

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He walked away in dejection when he didn't get the promotion.
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Lack of Hope

'Dejection' often implies someone has lost hope and feels helpless or discouraged.

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Her dejection after several failed interviews was palpable.
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