☹️dejection

noun
/dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

Meaning

a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits

Example Sentences

She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.

Synonyms

sadness, depression, gloom, despair

Antonyms

happiness, joy, cheer

Collocations

state of dejection, deep dejection, sink into dejection

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