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   de·jec·tion

   /dəˈjekSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a sad and depressed state; low spirits: "he was slumped in deep dejection"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin dejectio(n-), from deicere ‘throw down’ (see deject).

   Scrabble Points: 19

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dejectionDejection Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Dejection means "lowness of spirits" or "downcast". Learn its synonyms, examples, word history, and medical and kids definitions from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEJECTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Dejection is the feeling of being unhappy, disappointed, or without hope. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see translations in different languages.

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   Someone overcoming the loss of a loved one might be in a state of dejection or depression for some time. It's all part of the grieving process. Dejection comes from the Latin deicere meaning "throw down."

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   Dejection definition: depression or lowness of spirits.. See examples of DEJECTION used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEJECTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Dejection is a feeling of sadness that you get, for example, when you have just been disappointed by something. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage in sentences from Collins Dictionary.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › dejectiondejection noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Dejection is a noun that means a sad or depressed state. Learn how to say it, see a picture and read example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › dejectionDejection - definition of dejection by The Free Dictionary

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   Dejection is a state of being low in spirits or depressed. It can also mean the evacuation of the intestinal tract. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.