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dejection

/di'dʤekʃn/
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Explanation of the Word "Dejection"

Part of Speech: Noun

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "dejection" can be used in discussions about mental health, literature, or psychology. For example:

Word Variants
  • Dejected (adjective): Feeling sad or depressed.
    Example: "He felt dejected after failing the exam."

  • Deject (verb): To make someone feel sad or depressed.
    Example: "The criticism dejected her spirit."

Different Meanings

While "dejection" primarily describes a state of sadness, it can also refer to a general feeling of being down or low in mood. It is not commonly used to describe physical states, except in metaphorical ways.

Synonyms
  • Sadness
  • Despair
  • Gloom
  • Melancholy
  • Disappointment
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

While "dejection" itself may not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs, here are a couple of related expressions:

Summary

"Dejection" is a noun that describes a state of sadness or low spirits. It can be used in various contexts, especially in literature or discussions about emotions.

Noun
  1. solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
  2. a state of melancholy depression

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