deflated

Example Sentences

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Three tries apiece had the contest finely balanced at half-time, but a repeat of last year's finale in Parma saw the Azzurre pull away from their deflated hosts.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

However, the mood was deflated somewhat after Iranian media said there had been no talks between Tehran and Washington.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Artists were deflated when films they spent four to six years creating dropped onto Disney+ like any other piece of digital content.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

England do not play again until the first Test of the summer against New Zealand in June but Bethell's knock ensured they do not depart completely deflated.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Feeling deflated, I closed the notebook and rested it on my nightstand.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles