crestfallen — dejected and disappointed; sad and discouraged
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: dejected and disappointed; sad and discouraged
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkrɛstˌfɔlən/
Korean meaning: 낙담한, 실망한; 슬프고 의기소침한
Korean pronunciation: **크레**스트폴른
Example Sentences
- The students looked crestfallen when the teacher announced a surprise test.
- She was crestfallen to discover that her favorite restaurant had closed down.
- The dog looked crestfallen when it realized the treat was just a carrot.
crestfallen
ADJECTIVE//ˈkrɛstˌfɔlən//
dejected and disappointed; sad and discouraged
The crestfallen boy stares down after losing the carnival game
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Origin
From the literal image of a bird with a fallen or drooping crest (the tuft of feathers on its head), used metaphorically since the 16th century to describe someone who has lost their proud bearing and appears defeated or dispirited.
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“The students looked crestfallen when the teacher announced a surprise test.”
“She was crestfallen to discover that her favorite restaurant had closed down.”
“The dog looked crestfallen when it realized the treat was just a carrot.”
“His crestfallen demeanor revealed how much the rejection had hurt him.”
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