What is "dejections"

Usage examples of "dejections".

Then they flouted me with my dejections, welcomed me to the place, wished me joy, bid me have a good heart, not to be cast down, things might not be so bad as I feared, and the like.

So true is it, that the greatest of spirits, when overwhelmed by their afflictions, are subject to the greatest dejections, and are the most apt to despair and give themselves up.

Despite all wounds and dejections, her dancer's step was so firm and light and quick as to give a curious imitation of joy.