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crestfallen

[krest-faw-luhn] / ˈkrɛstˌfɔ lən /
ADJECTIVE
disappointed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dejected despondent discouraged dispirited
WEAK
ass in a sling blue cast down chapfallen depressed disconsolate disheartened down down in the dumps downcast downhearted in a funk inconsolable low sad singing the blues taken down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful encouraged happy heartened
WEAK
cheered elated excited hearted inspirited

Example Sentences

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Fatemah, who was standing in line for bread at a neighborhood bakery, seemed crestfallen as she explained how this Nowruz, which means “new day” in Persian, was even worse than others.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

A crestfallen Jacob Ramsey did not even bother getting to his feet at the Nou Camp.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

"I don't think I can say them yet to be honest," a crestfallen Markram said.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“She was crestfallen, but she recovered quickly,” Nuñez narrates dramatically as she drives away.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

Felicia was crestfallen, but she was certain that the gods were testing her.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.