ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be dispirited; be dejected; lose heart
Describes a person becoming downcast, discouraged, or losing spirit, often due to a setback or criticism.
試験に落ちて、すっかりしょげている。
He failed the exam and is completely dispirited.
彼女に振られて、しょげて帰ってきた。
He came back dejected after being dumped by his girlfriend.