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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

crestfallenly

/krɛstˈfɔlnli/ adverb · British & US
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What does crestfallenly mean?

adverb

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

Example

"She walked crestfallenly out of the room, her eyes welling up with tears."

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