crestfallen

[krest-faw-luhn]

adjective

1. dejected; dispirited; discouraged.

2. having a drooping crest or head.

crestfallen

/ ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən /

adjective

1. dejected, depressed, or disheartened

Other Word Forms

• crestfallenly adverb
• crestfallenness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of crestfallen¹

First recorded in 1580–90; crest + fallen

Example Sentences

“She was crestfallen, but she recovered quickly,” Nuñez narrates dramatically as she drives away.

From Los Angeles Times

"The Champions League is a wonderful competition," said a crestfallen Rodgers after his side failed to make it for a fourth consecutive season.

From BBC

Ms Odhiambo said that Ms Njeri - whom activists visited in prison - was "crestfallen" because with Monday being a public holiday, she had not yet been brought to court.

From BBC

Scotland will be very happy to have eight - one short of their all-time high - but the many fans of winger Darcy Graham will be crestfallen.

From BBC

As Brady celebrated, Edwards lay crestfallen on his back with his hands on his head.

From BBC

Related Words

• dejected 
• despondent 
• discouraged 
• dispirited