dejection

Example Sentences

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In the former he proved compellingly contemplative and introspective, while in the latter he established an impressive arc, growing from unleashing unbounded, extroverted dimensions to embodying crumpled dejection.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Mr. Markovits’s writing is restrained and plainspoken, and it draws us in with the fidelity by which it inhabits Tom’s dejection.

From The Wall Street Journal

And it can be the difference between hope and dejection at what is a very precarious time for most families.

From Los Angeles Times

It was quite a rallying cry, but Butland would agree that after the dejection of midweek talk is cheap now, for both clubs.

From BBC

But her eyes are ringed with the suggestion of tears and dejection.

From Los Angeles Times