Antonyms for dejected

Grammar : Adj

Spell : dih-jek-tid

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈdʒɛk tɪd

Definition of dejected

Origin : "depressed at heart," 1580s, past participle adjective from deject. Related: Dejectedly (1610s).

adj depressed, blue

Example sentences :

Unwashed and unshaven, he saunters moodily about, weary and dejected.
Extract from : « Sunday under Three Heads » by Charles Dickens

Seated on the ground, in a semicircle, were half a dozen dejected prisoners.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

Yates stood for a moment regarding the dejected attitude of his friend.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

While the conquered were still, sullen, and dejected, the victors triumphed.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

Instead of being a dejected beauty, she is all life and gaiety.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Be comforted; be not dejected; do not despond, my dearest and best-beloved friend.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Richling was dejected from weariness, and his friend weary with dejections.
Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable

The doctor was dejected and stupefied at finding his science so faulty.
Extract from : « The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras » by Jules Verne

Then he added, in tones of dejected resignation: "When will you want it?"
Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic

On his next visit he appeared sorrowful and dejected, but said nothing.
Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various

Synonyms for dejected

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