Crestfallen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɛstfɔːlən/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Crestfallen is an adjective meaning Sad because of a disappointment.
Meaning
Sad because of a disappointment.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, of a horse) Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side.
Example Sentences
Gregson looked quite crest-fallen.
'He did it awfully well,' said the crestfallen Rat.
I rushed there; no lamp! Crestfallen, I returned to my guru.
Tom's cheeks burned. He gathered himself up and sneaked off, crushed and crestfallen.
Synonyms for crestfallen
Depending on context, synonyms include disappointed, disillusioned, dejected, despondent, depressed, downcast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chapfallen, dejected, chopfallen, deflated, fallen, downfalling.
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