be dejected

Examples (10)

• He is dejected because he failed his driving test again.
• After losing the championship, the entire team was dejected.
• She was utterly dejected when she heard the bad news.
• Don't be so dejected; you'll have another chance to succeed.
• The children will be dejected if the picnic is cancelled due to rain.
• I am often dejected by the lack of progress on environmental issues.
• Why are you dejected? Did something happen at work?
• It's natural to be dejected after such a significant setback.
• Despite his brave face, you could tell he was secretly dejected.
• The feeling of being dejected lingered for days after the argument.