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dejection

noun (no plural)

«dejection» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Dejection is a feeling of sadness and low spirits, with no hope or energy. tree →

In the lessons

in the tales a hero or king falls into dejection after a loss, and must be cheered up before he can act

Examples

After losing the match she sat in dejection. tree →
His dejection lifted when his friend came back. tree →
The king's dejection was clear to all his sons. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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