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Meaning of dejection
The primary meaning of "dejection" is a feeling of sadness, despair, and hopelessness.
Etymology of dejection
The word "dejection" originates from the Latin words "de" (meaning "down" or "away") and "jacere" (meaning "to throw"), with the past participle "jectus" (meaning "thrown down").
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of being cast down or thrown into a state of sadness and despair.
Synonyms
despair
sadness
sorrow
grief
melancholy
gloom
depression
despondency
hopelessness
desperation
misery
unhappiness
distress
anguish
wretchedness
sorrowfulness
mournfulness
lamentation
regret
disappointment
dismay
disillusionment
discontent
discontentment
dissatisfaction
displeasure
disheartenment
demoralization
deflation
desolation
bleakness
dreariness
dismalness
somberness
moroseness
glumness
sullenness
sulkiness
sulky
morose
glum
sullen
brooding
moody
mournful
dismal
dreary
bleak
dismal
woeful
doleful
plaintive
pitiful
pathetic
heartbreaking
heart-wrenching
soul-crushing
crushing
oppressive
weighing
heavy-hearted
heavyhearted
downcast
downhearted
disheartened
dispirited
dejected
defeated
demoralized
Definitions
- A feeling of great sadness, despair, and hopelessness.
- * A state of depression or low spirits.
- * A feeling of being rejected or cast aside.
Usage Examples
- The news of the job loss filled her with dejection and sadness.
- * The team's dejection was palpable after their loss in the championship game.
- * The patient's dejection and hopelessness were a concern for the doctor, who prescribed medication to help alleviate her symptoms.
Antonyms
happiness
joy
elation
euphoria
excitement
thrill
delight
pleasure
satisfaction
contentment
cheerfulness
optimism
hopefulness
confidence
enthusiasm
exuberance
ecstasy
bliss
felicity
glee
jubilation
triumph
victory
success
accomplishment
achievement
pride
gratification
fulfillment
elation
exhilaration
thrill
thrillfulness