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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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