Definition

The state of feeling sad or unhappy, often because of disappointment or loss.

Example

After hearing the bad news, she was filled with dejectedness.

Conversation

I’ve been feeling a bit of dejectedness lately, you know?

I get that; sometimes life just feels overwhelming.

Yeah, it's tough to shake off that feeling of dejectedness sometimes.

Have you thought about talking to someone about it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dejectedness → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "ject" (from Latin "jacere", meaning to throw) combined with the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition) and "-ness" (indicating a quality or state). The word describes the state of being thrown down or feeling low in spirits.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'thrown down' ('ject') and feeling 'away' ('de-') from happiness — that's what dejectedness means.

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