dejected
/dɪˈdʒɛktəd/adjective
Feeling sad and disappointed, especially after a failure.
Example sentences
- “The dejected players walked off the field in silence.”
- “She looked dejected after hearing she didn't get the job.”
- “After three rejections, he felt too dejected to apply again.”
Stronger than 'disappointed' and often visible in a person's face or posture. Common pairings are 'look dejected' and 'a dejected expression'.