adverb
- in a sad, disappointed, or dispirited manner
Examples
- She stared dejectedly at the rejection letter.
- He walked dejectedly out of the stadium after his team lost.
- The student sighed dejectedly when she saw her test score.
- They sat dejectedly in the waiting room, hoping for good news.
- He spoke dejectedly about his failed business venture.
- She looked dejectedly out the window at the rainy day.