The difference between Dejected and Hopeful
When used as adjectives, dejected means sad and dispirited, whereas hopeful means feeling hope.
Hopeful is also noun with the meaning: somebody who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election.
check bellow for the other definitions of Dejected and Hopeful
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Dejected as an adjective:
Sad and dispirited.
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Dejected as a verb:
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Hopeful as an adjective:
feeling hope
Examples:
"I have been very hopeful."
"I am hopeful that I will recover from the disease."
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Hopeful as an adjective:
inspiring hope
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Hopeful as a noun:
somebody who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election
Examples:
"Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week."