Synonyms for dejection

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dih-jek-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈdʒɛk ʃən

Définition of dejection

Origin : early 15c., from Old French dejection "abjection, depravity; casting down" and directly from Latin dejectionem (nominative dejectio), noun of action from past participle stem of dejicere "to cast down" (see deject).

noun despondency

Example sentences :

Wild, Quixotic notions of sacrifice flooded his mood of dejection.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

"Nobody ever thinks I see anything," said Aunt Jane, in some dejection.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

A particular kind of dejection to relieve a general fatigue.
Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce

His excessive anguish drew him from this state of dejection.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

From this moment she dragged herself about the house in silence and dejection.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

Whether in his studio or in the streets, his dejection was the same.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

Then letting his arms fall helplessly to his sides in dejection, he departed.
Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini

Richling smiled broadly through his dejection, and touched his own chest.
Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable

But it was not a dejection that could awaken pity in the pious heart of Asad.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

Upstairs he found the Irishman seated in dejection upon his bed, awaiting him.
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

Antonyms for dejection

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