Dejected and Lonesome

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Dejected adjective - Affected or marked by low spirits.

Usage example: is dejected but trying to look cheerful

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Lonesome and dejected are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lonesome" instead an adjective "Dejected".

Nearby Words: dejection, dejectedly, dejecting

Lonesome adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: the playground seems especially lonesome now that there are no young children in the neighborhood

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Dejected and lonesome are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dejected" instead an adjective "Lonesome".

Nearby Words: lonely, lone, loner, loneliness

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