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Grammar : Adv
Spell : dih-jek-tid
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈdʒɛk tɪd



Definition of dejectedly

Origin :
  • "depressed at heart," 1580s, past participle adjective from deject. Related: Dejectedly (1610s).
  • As in heavily : adv laboriously
  • As in hopelessly : adv without hope
  • As in sadly : adv unhappily
Example sentences :
  • I found him dejectedly studying an ancient copy of the "Referee."
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Cornelius slunk past dejectedly in the direction of the river.
  • Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
  • "He refused to see me," answered Frederick Augustus, dejectedly.
  • Extract from : « Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess » by Henry W. Fischer
  • "'Tis possible—nay, probable—that this is a bootless quest," said I dejectedly.
  • Extract from : « The O'Ruddy » by Stephen Crane
  • “I made sure it was all blown over,” said the latter, dejectedly.
  • Extract from : « Follow My leader » by Talbot Baines Reed
  • "How petty and selfish all my life has been," said Rachel, dejectedly, as they left the room.
  • Extract from : « The Red Acorn » by John McElroy
  • "Yes, but I may not always be here," replied Fouquet, dejectedly.
  • Extract from : « Ten Years Later » by Alexandre Dumas, Pere
  • "You're getting me in pretty deep," mumbled Archie dejectedly.
  • Extract from : « Blacksheep! Blacksheep! » by Meredith Nicholson
  • She took her place at his heels, dejectedly, 160 like a whipped dog.
  • Extract from : « In the Morning of Time » by Charles G. D. Roberts
  • "If I had not lost the twenty francs he would not have died," she said dejectedly.
  • Extract from : « The Belovd Vagabond » by William J. Locke

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