adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
dejectedly; crestfallen; sorrowfully
Describes leaving or moving away in a dispirited, downcast manner, often after a disappointment or failure. Typically used with verbs of motion like 去る or 帰る.
彼は叱られて、すごすごと部屋を出ていった。
He was scolded and left the room dejectedly.
Upon hearing the news of his failure, he went home crestfallen.
Having failed to persuade them, he went home dejectedly.
Having been turned down, the man slunk away from the spot.
Unable to argue back, she dejectedly backed down.