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dampened

ADJECTIVE

dejected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crestfallen despondent discouraged disheartened dispirited gloomy glum morose

STRONG

black clouded dashed down dragged drooping hurting low sagging

WEAK

abject all torn up atrabilious bleak broody bummed out cast down cheerless disconsolate dismal doleful down in the dumps down in the mouth downcast downhearted droopy heavy-hearted in the pits low-spirited melancholy miserable moody mopey mopish sad shot down spiritless woebegone wretched

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful elated encouraged happy heartened inspirited

STRONG

above upright

WEAK

joyous

Example Sentences

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Agency cuts have dampened “surveillance systems, early warning systems, and just the number of healthcare workers.”

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

GameStop has also been looking for ways to reignite its customer base as online gaming has dampened the relevance of the company’s bricks-and-mortar stores.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

None of this has dampened her opposition to the regime, but her feelings about the war have changed.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The strongest reason for optimism is that many of the headwinds that dampened prices over the past six months are finally starting to ease.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Dicey took a deep breath, which tasted of dampened sunlight and moist earth.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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