downfallen
/ (ˈdaʊnˌfɔːlən) /
(of a building, etc) decrepit
mainly US (of a person) ruined; fallen
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How to use downfallen in a sentence
Very likely he is staring at a downfallen horse and has forgotten this affair.
Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. | F. AnsteyWith an instinctive feeling for social solidarity they took the side of the downfallen police.
The Revolt of the Angels | Anatole FranceAll of his life that is known to us was passed in the company of publicans, of the downfallen, and of Pharisees.
My Religion | Leo TolstoyBut the poor gentleman—the downfallen man of rank—the degraded man of birth—the disabled and disarmed man of power!
St. Ronan's Well | Sir Walter ScottAt prayers morning and evening, it was pitiful to observe her glance of entreaty and her downfallen eyelashes.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete | George Meredith
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