DEJECTEDLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does dejectedly mean? 

• DEJECTEDLY (adverb)
  The adverb DEJECTEDLY has 1 sense:

1. in a dejected manner

  Familiarity information: DEJECTEDLY used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DEJECTEDLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a dejected manner

Synonyms:

dejectedly; in low spirits

Context example:

when she came back Sophie and Esther were sitting dejectedly in the kitchen

Pertainym:

dejected (affected or marked by low spirits)

 Context examples 

“I am very sorry for it,” said Catherine dejectedly; “if I had known this before—”

(Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)

“Let’s go back,” I said dejectedly.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

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.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)