Both Uses of
dejected
in
The Phantom Tollbooth
- "It seems to me that almost everything is a waste of time," he remarked one day as he walked dejectedly home from school.†
p. 9.6 *dejectedly = with low spirits (sadness, disappointment, hopelessness)
- Without stopping or looking up, Milo dashed past the buildings and busy shops that lined the street and in a few minutes reached home—dashed through the lobby—hopped onto the elevator—two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and off again—opened the apartment door—rushed into his room—flopped dejectedly into a chair, and grumbled softly, Another long afternoon.†
p. 11.5
Definition:
feeling sad, disappointed, or low in spirits -- especially after a loss or setback