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- [dih-jek-tid]
- /dɪˈdʒɛk tɪd/
- /dɪˈdʒek.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-jek-tid]
- /dɪˈdʒɛk tɪd/
Definitions of dejectedly word
- adjective dejectedly depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited: The dejected expression on the face of the loser spoiled my victory. 0
- noun dejectedly In a dejected manner, in a dispirited way. 0
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Origin of dejectedly
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
First recorded in 1575-85; deject + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Dejectedly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dejectedly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dejectedly
adv dejectedly
- dully — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- profoundly — penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker.
- densely — having the component parts closely compacted together; crowded or compact: a dense forest; dense population.
- thickly — having relatively great extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thin: a thick slice.
- massively — consisting of or forming a large mass; bulky and heavy: massive columns.
adverb dejectedly
- miserably — wretchedly unhappy, uneasy, or uncomfortable: miserable victims of war.
- disappointedly — depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations: a disappointed suitor.
- unhappily — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- cheerlessly — In a cheerless manner.
- laboriously — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
Antonyms for dejectedly
adv dejectedly
- lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.
- easily — in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble: The traffic moved along easily.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- confidently — having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.
- over-expectant — having expectations; expecting: an excited, expectant audience.
adverb dejectedly
- cheerfully — full of cheer; in good spirits: a cheerful person.
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