Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crestfallen
Adjective
/ˈkrɛstˌfɔlən/
Definition
Feeling or appearing sad and disappointed.
Examples
- After losing the game, the team walked off the field with crestfallen expressions.
- She felt crestfallen when she didn’t get the job she had hoped for.
Meaning
Crestfallen describes a state of dejection or dismay, often after receiving bad news or failing to achieve something.
Synonyms
- Disheartened
- Dejected
- Despondent
- Downcast
- Disappointed
