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crestfallen

[krest-faw-luhn] / ˈkrɛstˌfɔ lən /


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

From BBC

He looked crestfallen: “Oh. Say hi to your father. He’s a great guy.”

From Salon

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

He looked so crestfallen that I almost felt sorry for him.

From BBC

"I don't think I can say them yet to be honest," a crestfallen Markram said.

From BBC