Dejected and Sullen

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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

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

Nearby Words: dejection, dejectedly, dejecting

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

Usage example: sullen skies that matched our mood on the day of the funeral

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Dejected and sullen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dejected" instead an adjective "Sullen".

Nearby Word: sullenly

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