Looking for the meaning of the word DEJECTION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEJECTION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Dejection
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin dejectio(n-), from deicere ‘throw down’ (see deject)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈdʒɛkʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a sad and depressed state; low spirits
Short Definition:sad and depressed state
Examples:- he was slumped in deep dejection
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