dejection
UK/dɪ'dʒekʃ(ə)n/US/di'dʒekʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
A state of sadness or low spirits.
沮丧；情绪低落
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde- (down) + ject (throw) + -ion = the state of being thrown down (in spirit). The noun form is more formal than its adjective dejected.
Root ject still carries 54 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
A wave of dejection swept over him as he read the rejection letter.