deflated

Example Sentences

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She paused, smiling, “So to go from being absolutely deflated to ‘Wow, it’s really fun to win an Oscar’ was wild.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The chocolate giant is navigating GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, deflated consumer sentiment, and a roller-coaster cocoa market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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

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

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles