dejection Play nounA sad and depressed state; low spirits. SYNONYMS depressiondesolationdespairdespondencydisappointmentdisconsolatenessdiscouragementdispiritednessdolefulnessdownheartednessforlornnessgloomgloominessglumnessheavy-heartednesslow spiritsmelancholymiserymoperysadnesssorrowsorrowfulnessthe bluesthe dumpsunhappinesswretchedness