adjective as in strong fondness

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dejected, sad, disappointed

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Example Sentences

Example:After hearing the bad news, he fell into a dejected state.

Definition:Pertaining to or affected with dejection, depression, or melancholy; making sad; mournful.

From dejected

Example:The children looked sad as they left the abandoned playground.

Definition:Unhappy: characterized by or causing sorrow or distress.

From sad

Example:Despite her best efforts, she felt disappointed with the outcome of the competition.

Definition:Not satisfied because of a failure to conform to expectations or requirements; uneasy, sad, or vexed from a lack of desirable results.

From disappointed