Crestfallen: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone feels deeply disappointed or sad, especially because something they hoped for or expected did not happen.

• After hearing that he didn't get the job, he looked crestfallen
• She felt crestfallen when her proposal was rejected

Used when someone appears sad or in low spirits, often with a sense of giving up or feeling of failure.

• He was dejected after failing the exam
• She walked home, dejected, after the argument with her friend

Appropriate in situations where someone feels discouraged or has lost hope, often due to setbacks or difficulties. It may imply a sense of giving up.

• The team felt disheartened after their third consecutive loss
• She seemed disheartened by the endless challenges she faced

Most suitable when describing someone who is feeling very sad or who has lost confidence. This word often suggests a visible expression of sadness.

• His downcast eyes revealed his sadness
• Sarah felt downcast after hearing the bad news

Used to describe someone who is very disappointed or sad, usually after something unfortunate has happened.

• After hearing the bad news, he looked crestfallen.
• She was crestfallen when she did not get the job.

Refers to a small, dense clump of something, such as hair, grass, or threads. It can also describe something that sticks out in a clump.

• A tuft of grass grew between the cracks in the sidewalk.
• He had a tuft of hair sticking up at the back of his head.

Used to describe a long, soft feather or a group of feathers, typically worn as an ornament or used to describe a shape resembling a feather, often in reference to smoke or water.

• The knight wore a colorful plume on his helmet.
• A plume of smoke rose into the sky after the explosion.

A tool or device used for arranging or cleaning hair or fibers. It can also refer to the action of using this tool.

• She used a fine-toothed comb to untangle her hair.
• The shepherd combed the wool from the sheep.