appear dejected

Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words

Used to describe someone's outward state of being.

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Examples (10)

  • He often appears dejected after his team loses a match.
  • After hearing the bad news, she appeared dejected and withdrawn.
  • Lately, he's been appearing dejected at work, and everyone is concerned.
  • If he fails the exam, he will surely appear dejected for days.
  • The child appeared slightly dejected when he wasn't chosen for the game.
  • Although he tried to hide it, he couldn't help but appear dejected when his proposal was rejected.
  • The once-vibrant artist now appears dejected, his shoulders slumped in defeat.
  • Why did the whole team appear so dejected after their victory?
  • He didn't want to appear dejected in front of his family, so he forced a smile.
  • Despite the celebratory atmosphere, the captain appeared dejected, haunted by a single mistake.