ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be dispirited; be dejected; lose heart
Describes a visible state of discouragement or low spirits, often with a drooping or wilted appearance. Related to 悄気る (しょげる).
See also: 悄気る
試験に落ちて、彼はすっかりしょぼくれていた。
Having failed the exam, he was completely dispirited.
叱られてしょぼくれる子犬のような顔をしている。
He looks like a dejected puppy after being scolded.