NYT Dictionary

DEJECTED

/dɪˈdʒɛktəd/
AdjectiveVerbde-JECT-edde-ject-ed · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Sad and dispirited.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From deject + -ed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dejectabledepresseddespondentdisheartenedatrabiliaryatrabiliousblithelessdispiritedbluebummed out

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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