Dejected and Somber

Dejected

Dejected adjective - Feeling unhappiness.
Usage example: the dejected players slowly made their way back to the locker room, where they could mourn their defeat in private

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

Nearby Words: dejection, dejectedly, dejecting

Somber

Somber adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: the somber occasion of a dear friend's funeral

Dejected and somber are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dejected" instead an adjective "Somber".

Nearby Words: sombre, somberly
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