dejected
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The 24-year-old appeared laboured on court with a dejected expression as he lost the next three games, including 11 straight points, before calling for the trainer.
From BBC • May 28, 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
"We're disappointed," said 64-year-old village chief Boniface Djabia, sounding dejected.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
SEOUL—After the last whistle blew at the youth women’s World Cup final in November, the Netherlands coach sounded dejected.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
Perhaps I looked dejected, for one of the women said consolingly, “They were sharp-tongued tonight, probably they were tired...you must not mind.”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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