Dejectedly - Definition, Meaning, and Examples in English The word 'dejectedly' originates from the Middle English word 'dejecte,' which means 'dejected ' It is formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'dejected ' The term has been in use since the 14th century and has retained its meaning of showing sadness or low spirits throughout its history See also: deject, dejected, dejection
DEJECTEDLY Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster Synonyms for DEJECTEDLY: despondently, disconsolately, dispiritedly, despairingly, mournfully, cheerlessly, sorrowfully, dolefully; Antonyms of DEJECTEDLY: happily, joyfully, joyously, gladly, blissfully, cheerfully, merrily, cheerily
dejectedly - WordReference. com Dictionary of English de•ject•ed dɪˈdʒɛktɪd adj depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited: He was dejected when she turned down his proposal de•jec•ted•ly, adv : She answered dejectedly that she had failed de•jec•tion dɪˈdʒɛkʃən n [uncountable] feelings of dejection