The Only Use
dejected
in
Of Mice and Men
(Edited)
- Lennie sat down on the ground and hung his head dejectedly.
p. 9.8dejectedly = with low spirits (sadness, disappointment, hopelessness)
Definitions:
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(1)
(dejected) feeling sad, disappointed, or low in spirits -- especially after a loss or setback
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)