Question

What is the meaning of the word dejection in the context of the excerpt?

The injured captain, lying in the bow, was at this time buried in that
profound DEJECTION and indifference which comes, temporarily at least, to
even the bravest and most enduring when, willy nilly, the firm fails, the
army loses, the ship goes down.

a. deep thought
b. introspection
c. discomfort
d. low spirits

Answer 1

The answer is D. Low Spirits

Answer 2

Answer: D. low spirits

In the context of the excerpt, the meaning of the word dejection is low spirits, which is the same condition of someone with depression, unhappiness, and distress. Although the bravest and most enduring do not easily fall into this state, yet they also can experience for a time, after some great disappointment in their life.