noun
- plural of dejectedness; the quality or state of being dejected; sadness, low spirits, or loss of hope
Usage: countable plural form; often used in formal or literary contexts to refer to multiple instances or manifestations of dejection
Examples
- The team's repeated losses led to various dejectednesses among the players.
- Her dejectednesses were evident in her withdrawn behavior and quiet demeanor.
- The coach tried to lift the dejectednesses that had settled over the locker room.
- Despite the setbacks, he refused to surrender to the dejectednesses that threatened to overwhelm him.
- The novel explores the different dejectednesses experienced by characters facing personal tragedy.