dejectedly
Definition
Adverb: - In a dejected manner: Showing or feeling sadness, low spirits, or depression. It describes the way someone acts when they are disheartened, downcast, or have lost hope.
Usage
The adverb "dejectedly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the action is done with a sad, dispirited, or discouraged attitude. - It typically follows the verb it modifies (e.g., "He walked dejectedly"). - It can be placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis (e.g., "Dejectedly, she closed the book").
Examples
- Dejectedly, the team left the field after their defeat.
Advanced Usage
- "to answer/respond/reply dejectedly": To give a verbal response in a voice filled with disappointment or sadness.
- "It's over," he answered dejectedly.
- "to stare/gaze/look dejectedly": To look at something with an expression or feeling of dejection.
- She gazed dejectedly out the window at the rain.
Variants and Related Words
- Dejected (adjective): Sad and depressed; dispirited.
- He looked dejected after hearing the news.
- Dejection (noun): A state of sadness or low spirits.
- A feeling of dejection hung over the room.
Synonyms
- Despondently: In a way that shows loss of hope or confidence.
- Disconsolately: In a way that shows one is unable to be comforted or cheered.
- Gloomily: In a dark or pessimistic manner.
- Dispiritedly: In a manner lacking in spirit or enthusiasm.
- Downheartedly: In a discouraged or pessimistic way.
Antonyms
- Cheerfully: In a happy and optimistic way.
- Joyfully: With great pleasure and happiness.
- Elatedly: In an ecstatically happy manner.
- Exuberantly: With lively energy and excitement.
Adverb
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in a dejected manner
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when she came back Sophie and Esther were sitting dejectedly in the kitchen
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