— dejectedly , adv. — dejectedness , n.
/di jek"tid/ , adj.
depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited: The dejected expression on the face of the loser spoiled my victory.
[ 1575-85; DEJECT + -ED 2 ]
Syn . discouraged, despondent, dispirited, downhearted, unhappy, miserable.
Ant . happy.