dejecting
The word “dejecting” has 3 syllables: de-ject-ing
It's pronounced as /dɪˈdʒɛktɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for dejecting?
In the thesaurus, “dejecting” has 34 synonyms and 28 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for dejecting along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for dejecting
- afflicting
- agitating
- ailing
- bothering
- burdening
- concerning
- dashing
- daunting
- demoralizing
- depressing
- discomforting
- discomposing
- discouraging
- disheartening
- dismaying
- dispiriting
- disquieting
- distressing
- disturbing
- exercising
- getting down
- oppressing
- perturbing
- saddening
- tormenting
- torturing
- troubling
- undoing
- unhinging
- unnerving
- unsettling
- upsetting
- weighing down
- worrying
Antonyms for dejecting
- animating
- assuring
- boosting
- brightening
- buoying
- comforting
- consoling
- delighting
- elating
- elevating
- encouraging
- enlivening
- exciting
- exhilarating
- gladdening
- gratifying
- heartening
- inspiring
- invigorating
- lifting
- lightening
- pleasing
- reassuring
- rejoicing
- solacing
- soothing
- stimulating
- uplifting
Meanings of dejecting
- verb
- Make sad or dispirited.
- To cast down.
Example Sentences
- Losing the championship was a truly dejecting experience for the players.
- It was dejecting to see all their hard work go unappreciated.
- The constant failures were dejecting to the young scientist.
- He found the criticism especially dejecting after months of effort.
- The movie’s ending was so dejecting that it left the audience in silence.
On this page you'll find 62 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dejecting, such as: afflicting, agitating, ailing, animating, assuring, boosting, bothering.
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