Dejection and Facetiousness

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Dejection noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

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Facetiousness is an antonym for dejection.

Nearby Words: dejected, dejectedly, dejecting

Facetiousness noun - A lack of seriousness often at an improper time.

Usage example: underage drinking is a serious problem and not a matter for facetiousness and lame jokes

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Dejection is an antonym for facetiousness.

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Facetiousness and Dejection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dejection/facetiousness

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