dejected

Example Sentences

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Veteran right-hander Dylan Covey, who was activated before Wednesday’s game, entered to start the second inning as a dejected May grabbed his gear and headed to the clubhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

But crucially, after each of their many failures, the characters largely ended up just as they were before: fine, unbothered, unscathed and rarely dejected for long.

From New York Times

In “Father of the Bride,” however, the powerful reds and yellows have a dejected look, like popped party balloons, pushed to the painting’s bottom and sides.

From Washington Post

“Our youth have struggled and learned unhealthy coping practices, which can leave them feeling helpless, dejected and full of anxiety and dread with no outlet.”

From Seattle Times

Njuguna admits to getting dejected frequently, pointing to failed efforts to get countries to agree to halting new oil and gas exploration and investment.

From Seattle Times