dejection

• État de tristesse profonde et d'abattement, souvent causé par une perte d'espoir ou de courage.

A noun referring to a state of low spirits or sadness caused by loss of hope or courage.

indénombrable

1. State of sadnessB2formal

   A feeling of sadness, low spirits, or depression.

   abattement

   • He was filled with dejection after losing his job.
   • Her face showed signs of deep dejection.
   • The team's dejection was evident after the defeat.

   Synonymesdepressiondespairdespondencydisconsolatenessdownheartednessgloomlow spiritsmelancholysadnessunhappiness

   Antonymesbuoyancycheerfulnesselationeuphoriaexhilarationgladnesshappinessjoyjubilationrejoicing

2. Bowel movementC1formalmedical

   The solid waste matter that is expelled from the bowels; feces.

   Matière fécale

   • The doctor examined the patient's dejection for signs of illness.
   • The sample of dejection was sent to the lab for analysis.
   • Changes in dejection can indicate digestive problems.

   Synonymesbowel movementdungexcrementexcretafaecesordurestool