All 9 Uses of
dejected
in
David Copperfield
- We went to bed greatly dejected.†
Chpt 1-3 *
- I was crying all the time, but, except that I was conscious of being cold and dejected, I am sure I never thought why I cried.†
Chpt 4-6
- At first I was startled by so abrupt a departure, and almost feared I had displeased her; but when I looked into the street, and saw how dejectedly she got into the chaise, and drove away without looking up, I understood her better and did not do her that injustice.†
Chpt 13-15
- I am terribly dejected for about a week or two.†
Chpt 16-18
- There was a passionate dejection in his manner that quite amazed me.†
Chpt 22-24
- 'Ah!' he rejoined, shaking his head, and looking very much dejected.†
Chpt 28-30
- In another moment she suppressed this emotion; and said with an aspect more triumphant than dejected: 'We must meet reverses boldly, and not suffer them to frighten us, my dear.†
Chpt 34-36
- I submitted; and, with a countenance as expressive as I was able to make it of dejected and despairing constancy, came out of the room.†
Chpt 37-39
- CHAPTER 39 WICKFIELD AND HEEP My aunt, beginning, I imagine, to be made seriously uncomfortable by my prolonged dejection, made a pretence of being anxious that I should go to Dover, to see that all was working well at the cottage, which was let; and to conclude an agreement, with the same tenant, for a longer term of occupation.†
Chpt 37-39
Definition:
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(dejected) sad and depressed (seemingly without hope)