All 3 Uses of
dejected
in
The Mark of Athena
- When they reached the mess hall, they found the others—Percy, Annabeth, and Frank—sitting dejectedly around the dining table.†
p. 60.4 *dejectedly = with low spirits (sadness, disappointment, hopelessness)
- Huddled next to it was a dejected-looking boy in tattered jeans, a black shirt, and an old aviator jacket.†
p. 159.0
- Well, that's it, he thought dejectedly.†
p. 201.7dejectedly = with low spirits (sadness, disappointment, hopelessness)
Definition:
feeling sad, disappointed, or low in spirits -- especially after a loss or setback