English Synonym Finder

crestfallen

Definitions

Sad and disappointed.

Feeling shame or humiliation; dejected.

Examples

He looked crestfallen when he realized his team had lost the championship in the final seconds.

Despite her best efforts to remain optimistic, she felt crestfallen after receiving the rejection letter.

The crestfallen puppy whimpered softly when its owner left for work without taking it for a walk.

Synonyms

dejected disheartened despondent downcast melancholy glum depressed

Antonyms

elated jubilant joyful cheerful exultant ecstatic buoyant