Associations to the word «Crestfallen»

Wiktionary

CRESTFALLEN, adjective. Sad because of a recent disappointment.
CRESTFALLEN, adjective. Depressed.
CRESTFALLEN, adjective. (obsolete) (of a horse) Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side.

Dictionary definition

CRESTFALLEN, adjective. Brought low in spirit; "left us fatigued and deflated spiritually".

Wise words

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