crestfallen

Example Sentences

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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

A crestfallen Howe admitted he was not doing his job "well enough" after his side were booed off following a bruising defeat against Brentford at St James' Park earlier this month.

From BBC