In a sad, discouraged, or dispirited manner; with visible signs of depression or low spirits.
Deject plus the adjective suffix '-ed' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' This allows the emotional state created by rejection to modify how actions are performed.
When someone walks dejectedly, their whole body language says 'I've been knocked down'—hunched shoulders, slow steps, avoiding eye contact.
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