dejected
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They’re a stark contrast to Bonnie’s dejected demeanor whenever the girls from her dance class make fun of her for still playing with toys when they’ve all moved on to tablets.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
Meckler has been following the Angels since age 5 and remembers feeling dejected after attending the Angels’ 4-1 home loss to the Royals in Game 2 of the 2014 American League Division Series.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
"The problem is it's a catastrophe that could've been avoided," says the dejected dairy farmer who has been in the business for 44 years.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
"We're disappointed," said 64-year-old village chief Boniface Djabia, sounding dejected.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Throughout their conversation, Sticky’s expression had grown more and more dejected, his big eyes sadder and sadder, so that at last his face had taken on the exact gloomy look of that miserable man Milligan.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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