Dejection and Joy

Opposite meaning words

Dejection noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

Usage example: I find that ice cream often works wonders when trying to overcome dejection

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Joy is an antonym for dejection in despondency topic.

Nearby Words: dejected, dejectedly, dejecting

Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.

Usage example: the inexpressible joy that the couple are feeling upon the birth of their first child

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Dejection is an antonym for joy.

Nearby Words: joyful, joyous, joyless, joyfully, joyously

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