dejectedly

/dɪˈdʒɛktɪdli/
adverb
  1. In a sad and disappointed way, showing that you have lost hope.
    • He walked dejectedly back to his seat after hearing the bad news.
    • The dog sat dejectedly by the door, waiting for its owner to return.
    • She stared dejectedly at the rain, knowing the picnic was canceled.
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