as in to depress
to make sad
nothing dejects a TV pundit more than the reality check that nobody cares what he thinks
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Recent Examples of deject
Vice President Kamala Harris appears to prioritize winning back Arab American and Muslim voters who were dejected by President Joe Biden’s handling of war in the Middle East over courting the Jewish voter.
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Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024
It’s been a dejecting homestand for Baltimore, which was coming off a 5-1 road trip against AL East foes Toronto and New York.
—Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 31 May 2023
Once again dejected, Kendall was left communing with some body of water, the motif that has followed him throughout the series.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2023
Sims-Fewer didn’t seem dejected, though, putting a positive spin on things.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 16 May 2023
Head coach Mike Budenholzer, voice fading and dejected, evaded the idea that free throws, or lack thereof, were to blame solely for the loss though.
—Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2023
Belinda, feeling dejected, ended up throwing her business plan away.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2023
The explorers, down to 19 weary and dejected men, hastily buried Paixão, then resignedly returned to their portage.
—Larry Rohter, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2023
Many feel dejected because Biden has been unable to make good on a campaign pledge to bolster voting rights and are eager to see his administration keep the issue in the spotlight.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2023
Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024
It’s been a dejecting homestand for Baltimore, which was coming off a 5-1 road trip against AL East foes Toronto and New York.
—Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 31 May 2023
Once again dejected, Kendall was left communing with some body of water, the motif that has followed him throughout the series.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2023
Sims-Fewer didn’t seem dejected, though, putting a positive spin on things.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 16 May 2023
Head coach Mike Budenholzer, voice fading and dejected, evaded the idea that free throws, or lack thereof, were to blame solely for the loss though.
—Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2023
Belinda, feeling dejected, ended up throwing her business plan away.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2023
The explorers, down to 19 weary and dejected men, hastily buried Paixão, then resignedly returned to their portage.
—Larry Rohter, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2023
Many feel dejected because Biden has been unable to make good on a campaign pledge to bolster voting rights and are eager to see his administration keep the issue in the spotlight.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deject
Verb
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The rule change, which took effect last fall, came just as San Diego was already re-evaluating Phase Two of Pure Water, because conservation has depressed local water demand and construction costs have soared.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some thoughts gave courage to keep going while others depressed me.—
Bill Shaber,
Outdoor Life,
22 Oct. 2025
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To have Jones trailing in a poll that looks relatively good for his ticket mates, though, should trouble his campaign.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Though he was initially troubled to find his image being used on Sora 2, the implementation of new guardrails around consent seem to have assuaged his concerns.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our systems were built to oppress people of color.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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The men are seen as misogynistic, and the women are oppressed.—
Deena ElGenaidi,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the weight of those expectations has the ability to crush the shoulders of the fighter who’s burdened with them.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Millions remain far from liberated from economic pressure, and few of us feel burdened by an excess of free time.—
Arianna Huffington,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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More broadly, the NBA has expressed concern about prop bets, while other sports leagues have worried about the potential for manipulation.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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After Trump spoke to Lurie, local leaders and advocates worried that Trump would shift his attention from San Francisco, which at one point hosted more billionaires than any other city, to less powerful and more diverse enclaves like Oakland and Alameda.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lue was saddened to learn his good friend, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, was arrested and charged by federal authorities with money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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News of his shooting and arrest shocked and saddened many who had come to rely on his reports, according to the staffers in Price’s office.—
Morgan Chesky,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Deject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deject. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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