How Do You Spell DEJECT?

Pronunciation: [dɪd͡ʒˈɛkt] (IPA)

The word "deject" is spelled as [dɪˈdʒɛkt]. It refers to a feeling of being disheartened or discouraged. The "d" sound is pronounced as a voiced dental fricative, followed by the short "i" sound, and the "j" sound which is a voiced palatal approximant. The "e" in the word is pronounced as the short "e" sound, and the "c" is pronounced as a voiceless palatal stop. Lastly, the "t" is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar stop. Overall, the correct pronunciation of this word is [dɪˈdʒɛkt].

DEJECT Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "deject" refers to the act of causing someone to feel sad, disheartened, or discouraged. It involves the process of lowering or deflating someone's spirit, confidence, or enthusiasm. When one is dejected, they may experience a sense of extreme disappointment, misery, or gloom.

    To deject someone, often unintentionally, is to bring about a state of emotional or mental distress. This can occur through various means, such as by delivering unpleasant news, criticizing harshly, or constantly undermining one's efforts or abilities. The act of dejecting someone can result in a loss of motivation, decreased self-esteem, and a feeling of hopelessness.

    Furthermore, "deject" can also be used to describe the physical manifestations of someone's mental or emotional state. For example, one's posture may become slouched or drooped, their facial expressions may appear downcast or melancholy, and their overall demeanor may demonstrate an aura of sadness or defeat.

    In summary, "deject" entails causing someone to feel despondent, dispirited, or disheartened, leading to a downcast mood and desolate outlook. It is the action of diminishing someone's sense of self-worth, hope, or positivity, often resulting in a visible and palpable expression of sadness and defeat.

  2. • Cast down; low-spirited.
    • To cast down; to depress the spirits; to dishearten; to cause to look sad.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DEJECT

Etymology of DEJECT

The word "deject" has its roots in the Latin word "deiectus", which is the past participle of the verb "deicere". "Deicere" is a compound of the prefix "de-" meaning "down" or "away" and the verb "iacere" meaning "throw". Therefore, "deject" can be understood as derived from the idea of throwing down or casting away. The Latin "deiectus" later evolved into "deject" in Middle English, retaining a similar meaning.

Similar spelling words for DEJECT

Conjugate verb Deject

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dejected
you would have dejected
he/she/it would have dejected
we would have dejected
they would have dejected
I would have deject
you would have deject
he/she/it would have deject
we would have deject
they would have deject

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dejecting
you would have been dejecting
he/she/it would have been dejecting
we would have been dejecting
they would have been dejecting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would deject
you would deject
he/she/it would deject
we would deject
they would deject

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dejecting
you would be dejecting
he/she/it would be dejecting
we would be dejecting
they would be dejecting

FUTURE

I will deject
you will deject
he/she/it will deject
we will deject
they will deject

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dejecting
you will be dejecting
he/she/it will be dejecting
we will be dejecting
they will be dejecting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dejected
you will have dejected
he/she/it will have dejected
we will have dejected
they will have dejected

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dejecting
you will have been dejecting
he/she/it will have been dejecting
we will have been dejecting
they will have been dejecting

IMPERATIVE

you deject
we let´s deject

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to deject

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dejecting
you were dejecting
he/she/it was dejecting
we were dejecting
they were dejecting

PAST PARTICIPLE

dejected

PAST PERFECT

I had dejected
you had dejected
he/she/it had dejected
we had dejected
they had dejected

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dejecting
you had been dejecting
he/she/it had been dejecting
we had been dejecting
they had been dejecting

PRESENT

I deject
you deject
he/she/it dejects
we deject
they deject

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dejecting
you are dejecting
he/she/it is dejecting
we are dejecting
they are dejecting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dejecting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dejected
you have dejected
he/she/it has dejected
we have dejected
they have dejected

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dejecting
you have been dejecting
he/she/it has been dejecting
we have been dejecting
they have been dejecting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it deject

SIMPLE PAST

I dejected
you dejected
he/she/it dejected
we dejected
they dejected

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