dejected; dispirited; listless
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1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
dejected; dispirited; listless; lacking vitality
literaryDescribes a state of low spirits, morale, or vitality. Typically used in formal, literary, or written contexts to characterize psychological states, collective morale, or cultural trends.
shì士
qì气
tuí颓
mǐ靡
The morale is dejected.
jìn近
lái来
tā他
jīng精
shén神
tuí颓
mǐ靡
，
shén什
me么
dōu都
bù不
xiǎng想
zuò做
。
Lately he has been listless and doesn't want to do anything.
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wén文
fēng风
tuí颓
mǐ靡
The literary style is decadent and lacking vigor.
tā他
yì意
zhì志
tuí颓
mǐ靡
，
zhěng整
rì日
chuí垂
tóu头
sàng丧
qì气
。
His will is dejected, and he hangs his head in despair all day long.