Dejection and Flightiness

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Dejection noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

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Flightiness is an antonym for dejection.

Nearby Words: dejected, dejectedly, dejecting

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

Usage example: a warning that her usual flightiness wouldn't be tolerated at the ceremony honoring war veterans

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Dejection is an antonym for flightiness.

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