Dejected and Prideful

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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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Prideful is an antonym for dejected.

Nearby Words: dejection, dejectedly, dejecting

Prideful adjective - Having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph.

Usage example: flashed a prideful smile as she received her college diploma

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Dejected is an antonym for prideful.

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