dejected
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But he argued that public polling is flawed and fought back against the notion that GOP voters are dejected.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
The fighters embraced afterwards, but while attention quickly switched to Garcia - who exchanged words with WBO champion Teofimo Lopez at ringside - Benn left the arena looking dejected.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
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
My heart goes out to any parent who sent a dejected little Knicks fan to bed at halftime, explaining they had school the next day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Sitting at the window, Beth’s work often dropped into her lap, and she leaned her head upon her hand, in a dejected attitude, while her eyes rested on the dull, autumnal landscape.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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