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Synonyms & Similar Words
dismayed
depressed
disheartened
discouraged
demoralized
downcast
despondent
dispirited
gloomy
glum
melancholy
morose
mournful
pessimistic
sad
saddened
unhappy
unsettled
upset
woeful
woebegone
crestfallen
dismal
dreary
forlorn
hopeless
lugubrious
somber
sorrowful
subdued
tearful
unhappy
unenthusiastic
uninspired
Meaning of Deject
to make someone feel sad or depressed
Definitions
- To make someone feel sad or depressed, typically because they have lost confidence or been disappointed.
- * To lower someone's spirits or morale.
Etymology of Deject
The word "deject" comes from the Latin "deicere", which means "to throw down", and is a combination of "de" (meaning "down") and "icere" (meaning "to throw").
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of casting down or depressing someone's spirits.
Example Uses
- The news of the job loss dejected her, and she struggled to find motivation to apply for new positions.
- * The team's dejecting performance in the final game left the fans feeling disappointed and disheartened.