dejection

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of sadness, despair, or desolation.

• verb

  The act of casting down or lowering.

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Synonyms

bowel movement , excrement , crestfallenness , despondency , downheartedness

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Rhymes

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deposition , rejection , jection

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Variants

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dejection , dejections

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Forms

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dejected, dejection, dejects

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'dejoignir', meaning 'to disjoin' or 'to disconnect'. The word 'dejection' comes from the idea of being disconnected from joy or happiness.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dejection' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The word 'dejection' is related to the word 'depress', which means 'to press down' or 'to oppress'.

3. In music, a 'dejection' is a type of ornamentation used in singing, where the singer briefly holds a note longer than its normal duration to create a sense of sadness or emotional depth.

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Related Concepts

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1. Melancholy: A mood or emotional state characterized by sadness, introspection, and withdrawal.

2. Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dejection' is often used to describe a deep and prolonged sense of sadness or despair. One famous example is John Keats' poem 'Ode to Melancholy', which explores the idea of embracing dejection as a means of artistic inspiration.

How to Memorize "dejection"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dejection' with sadness, despair, and feelings of hopelessness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'dejection' starts with the letter 'd', and think of the 'd' as representing 'despair' or 'disappointment'.

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