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dejectedly

/dɪˈdʒɛk.tɪd.li/
de · ject · ed · ly
Adjective:dejected
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• adverb

1

In a sad, depressed, or dispirited manner; with low spirits resulting from disappointment or failure.

Example

"After losing the championship match in the final seconds, the players walked dejectedly back to the locker room."

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• Rhymes for dejectedly

• Nearby Words

deism
deity
dejected
dejectedly
dejectedness
dejection
dekay's brown snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'dejected' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word comes from Latin 'deiectus', the past participle of 'deicere' (meaning 'to throw down' or 'to cast down'), combining 'de-' (down) and 'iacere' (to throw).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dejectedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dejectedly
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