dejectedly

Example Sentences

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The former Bush aide did not respond, instead looking dejectedly at the table.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

The woman looked at the lengthy expanse of curious New Yorkers and said, somewhat dejectedly: “Okay”.

From BBC • May 20, 2024

On Thursday, he dejectedly dismantled the shanty, which was in about three inches of water.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Han and Bischof stare dejectedly at the damaged organ.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 21, 2023

On Tuesday, November 13, Dr. King and other leaders sat in a court-room, dejectedly listening to the city’s lawyers tell a clearly sympathetic judge that the boycott was illegal and should be outlawed.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose