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Junta-104 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Sadness / Dejection
Hi guys ,,
I have a brief question !!
What's the difference between SADNESS and DEJECTION ?
I have a brief question !!
What's the difference between SADNESS and DEJECTION ?
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Offhand, I'd say that dejection = prolonged, and perhaps clinical, sadness.
- Offhand, I'd say that dejection = prolonged, and perhaps clinical, sadness.
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Offhand, I'd say that dejection = prolonged, and perhaps clinical, sadness.
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Offhand, I'd say that dejection = prolonged, and perhaps clinical, sadness.
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To me, "sadness" is a more wistful thing, to do with yearning, memories, love, loss, grief, and so on, while "dejection" can be more to do with everyday circumstances. For example, if you'd just lost your job then you might well be "dejected" but not necessarily "sad".
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