English Synonym Finder

dejected

Definitions

Sad and depressed; dispirited.

Feeling or showing low spirits or loss of hope.

Examples

He looked dejected after his team lost the championship game in the final seconds.

The dejected puppy sat by the door, waiting for its owner to return home.

Despite her dejected expression, she managed to offer a small, polite smile to the guests.

Synonyms

depressed despondent melancholy glum downcast disheartened miserable

Antonyms

cheerful happy joyful elated jubilant optimistic buoyant