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Definitions

crestfallen

[krest-faw-luhn] / ˈkrɛstˌfɔ lən /
ADJECTIVE
disappointed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dejected despondent discouraged dispirited
WEAK
ass in a sling blue cast down chapfallen depressed disconsolate disheartened down down in the dumps downcast downhearted in a funk inconsolable low sad singing the blues taken down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful encouraged happy heartened
WEAK
cheered elated excited hearted inspirited

Example Sentences

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A crestfallen Miller finished 41 not out from 20 balls while opener KL Rahul made 92.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

My sibling said she felt crestfallen and likened it to discovering there was no Santa Claus.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 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

But despite a vastly improved performance on her final attempt, a crestfallen Muir was left wanting more on the biggest stage.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

I tried to sound crestfallen as I grabbed my bag and got out of the car.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson