crestfallen

Example Sentences

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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

Howe was crestfallen afterwards and said he was "not doing my job well enough at the moment" after his side slipped to 12th place in the Premier League table.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 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

“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