dejection
/di'dʤekʃn/
Definition
- Noun:
- A state of melancholy depression: A feeling of low spirits, sadness, and despondency.
- Solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels: (Formal/Medical) Feces; excrement.
Examples of Usage
Noun (State of sadness):
- Her face clearly showed her dejection after hearing the bad news.
- The team walked off the field in dejection following their loss.
Noun (Excrement):
- The doctor asked for a sample of the patient's dejection for analysis. (This usage is formal and technical.)
Advanced Usage
- "In dejection": In a state of sadness or low spirits.
- He sat alone, head in hands, in utter dejection.
Variants and Related Words
- Dejected (adj): Sad and depressed; dispirited.
- She felt dejected after failing the exam.
Synonyms
- Despondency: A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.
- Melancholy: A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
- Depression: Feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
Antonyms
- Elation: Great happiness and exhilaration.
- Joy: A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
Noun
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solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
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a state of melancholy depression
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