dejectedly

Example Sentences

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After eventually losing a chaotic encounter, Medvedev brutally destroyed a racquet before sitting dejectedly on his chair for several minutes until eventually leaving the court.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

Fresno State’s nine players dejectedly walked off the field, as if they’d been walked off in a mercy-rule defeat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025

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

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

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

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024

“Well, anyway, let’s go back now,” said Hazel, rather dejectedly.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams