Cast down in spirits; discouraged; depressed (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Cast down in spirits; discouraged; depressed (adjective)”? The solution is DEJECTED, a 8-letter word built on the root JECT (“throw, cast”). It appeared in the September 10, 2026 (Thursday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
DEJECTED
**JECT**JECTmeans “throw, cast”
In a sentence
A great many DEJECTED fans bemoaned the team's loss in the championship game.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Cast down in spirits; discouraged; depressed (adjective)” has the answer DEJECTED (8 letters), built on the root JECT, which means “throw, cast”. Browse the full September 10, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.