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dejection Antonyms

Opposite of dejection

Pinning down the opposite of dejection requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sad, depressed, or dispirited emotional state; low spirits.

Usage Example

"A sense of deep elation settled over the locker room after the team lost the championship in the final seconds."

Strongest
elation
euphoria
joy
Strong
cheerfulness
exhilaration
happiness
glee
optimism

Similar words to dejection

Words similar to dejection shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

despondency
downheartedness
melancholy
depression
defecation
gloom
crestfallenness
despair
See all synonyms of dejection

• Nearby Words

dejected
dejectedly
dejectedness
dejection
delay
delayable
delectable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dejection. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dejection
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