n. [ L. dejectio a casting down: cf. F. déjection. ] 1. A casting down; depression. [ Obs. or Archaic ] Hallywell. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. The act of humbling or abasing one's self. [ 1913 Webster ] Adoration implies submission and dejection. Bp. Pearson. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Lowness of spirits occasioned by grief or misfortune; mental depression; melancholy. [ 1913 Webster ] What besides,
Of sorrow, and dejection, and despair,
Our frailty can sustain, thy tidings bring. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. A low condition; weakness; inability. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] A dejection of appetite. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ] 5. (Physiol.) (a) The discharge of excrement. (b) Fæces; excrement. Ray. [ 1913 Webster ] | 