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crestfallen
[ krest-faw-luhn ]
crestfallen
/ ˈɛˌɔːə /
adjective
- dejected, depressed, or disheartened
Derived Forms
- ˈˌڲԱ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- fe· adverb
- fe·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of crestfallen1
Example Sentences
As Brady celebrated, Edwards lay crestfallen on his back with his hands on his head.
The Americans were jubilant at the finish, having won the title for a 10th time, and the French were crestfallen, but a crushed atmosphere soon turned to cheers of support.
A sensational round of 63 - and he was crestfallen.
And despite having an elaborate, curling centipede inked on his face and neck, he’s crestfallen that Bailey would let a friend cut off her locks before the big day.
Out in the audience, we’re watching the hopeful faces of those people, who become crestfallen as it becomes clear that whatever they want, no matter how small, is impossible, for no real reason at all.
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