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- Dictionarydeject/dɪˈdʒɛkt/
verb
- 1. make sad or dispirited; depress: archaic "nothing dejects a trader like the interruption of his profits"
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The meaning of DEJECT is dejected.
To deject is to make someone feel really, really sad. Few things will deject you more than losing your very favorite scarf — the one your grandmother knit — on the subway.
2 meanings: 1. to have a depressing effect on; dispirit; dishearten 2. archaic downcast; dejected.... Click for more definitions.
Define deject. deject synonyms, deject pronunciation, deject translation, English dictionary definition of deject. tr.v. de·ject·ed , de·ject·ing , de·jects To lower the spirits of; dishearten. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition....
DEJECTED definition: 1. unhappy, disappointed, or without hope: 2. unhappy, disappointed, or without hope: 3. unhappy…. Learn more.
What does the verb deject mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb deject, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.
Deject is a verb that generally refers to the action of making someone feel unhappy or disheartened, often resulting in lowered morale or spirit. This can include actions, words, or circumstances that lead to feelings of sadness, discouragement, or depression.
2 senses: 1. to have a depressing effect on; dispirit; dishearten 2. archaic downcast; dejected.... Click for more definitions.
Oct 11, 2024 · deject (third-person singular simple present dejects, present participle dejecting, simple past and past participle dejected) (transitive) Make sad or dispirited.
Synonyms for DEJECT: depress, trouble, oppress, burden, worry, sadden, bum (out), torture; Antonyms of DEJECT: rejoice, assure, lighten, brighten, gladden, cheer (up), enliven, buoy
