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crestfallen
adjective
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How to pronounce crestfallen:

Definition of crestfallen:

crestfallen (adjective):
brought low in spirit.
disappointed or disheartened
having a drooping crest or hanging head

Synonyms for crestfallen:

woebegonebaddistresseddespondentforlorntroubledsaddepressedmournfuldejected
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Antonyms for crestfallen:

mirthfulupliftingvigorousgratifiedzealousworthwhilevivaciouspleasedfortunatefulfilled
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