deject — to make someone feel sad, dispirited, or depressed
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone feel sad, dispirited, or depressed
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈdʒekt/
Example Sentences
- My cat looked completely dejected when I ran out of treats.
- The rain dejected the outdoor wedding party.
- He walked home with dejected steps after losing the game.
deject
VERB[/dɪˈdʒekt/]
to make someone feel sad, dispirited, or depressed
The rejection letter completely dejects him at his desk.
When they reject your project, spirits deject!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin deicere, meaning 'to throw down' or 'to cast down.' The word evolved from the literal sense of throwing something downward to the figurative meaning of casting down one's spirits or mood.
Breakdown
de- (down/away) + -ject (throw/cast) from Latin iacere
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat looked completely dejected when I ran out of treats.”
“The rain dejected the outdoor wedding party.”
“He walked home with dejected steps after losing the game.”
“Even my pizza looked dejected when I dropped it cheese-side down.”
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