dejection (디**젝**션) — a state of being sad and depressed; low spirits
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of being sad and depressed; low spirits
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈdʒekʃən/
Korean meaning: 낙담, 의기소침, 우울함
Korean pronunciation: 디**젝**션
Example Sentences
- His dejection was so obvious that even his pet goldfish looked concerned.
- The team's dejection after losing the championship was understandable.
- She tried to hide her dejection with a forced smile.
dejection
NOUN//dɪˈdʒekʃən//
a state of being sad and depressed; low spirits
After losing the final match, the player sat alone in deep dejection.
Dejection from rejection distorts the reflection.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '아래로 던지다'는 의미에서 출발했습니다. 마치 기분이 아래로 떨어진 상태를 표현하는 것처럼요.
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📝Examples
“His dejection was so obvious that even his pet goldfish looked concerned.”
“The team's dejection after losing the championship was understandable.”
“She tried to hide her dejection with a forced smile.”
“The dejection on his face when he realized he'd been eating tofu instead of chicken was priceless.”
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