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crestfallen

/krɛstˈfɔln/ adjective · British & US
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What does crestfallen mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing great disappointment or sadness, typically because of a loss or a failure. Extremely disappointed or disheartened.

Example

"She looked crestfallen when she lost her job."

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