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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

Postecoglou certainly did not appear crestfallen after Forest's latest defeat.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

"The Champions League is a wonderful competition," said a crestfallen Rodgers after his side failed to make it for a fourth consecutive season.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

But again the woman rebuked her son, and at the sharpness of her tone the old dog stopped, crestfallen.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

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