deflated

Example Sentences

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On the teenager's return to Rhyl, she described Child B as looking like "a shell", adding she was "totally deflated".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Those who took that as a hopeful sign now say their hopes are deflated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

It’s a buzzy yet ambiguous term, and its very lack of definition means it might already appear deflated, depending on the metrics used to evaluate it.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

I just wonder how deflated Liam Rosenior's side will be after being pumped in Paris on Wednesday night - Paris St-Germain's fifth goal felt like a real hammer blow.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

I heard the sharp intake of breath, like a toy balloon suddenly deflated.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison