crestfallen

Example Sentences

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"I feel pride in the performance as they gave it their all," a crestfallen Hallgrimsson told reporters.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

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

A crestfallen Jacob Ramsey did not even bother getting to his feet at the Nou Camp.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

"I don't remember this cliff," said Jack, crestfallen, "so this must be the bit of the coast I missed."

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding