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crestfallen

/ˈkɹɛstfɔːlən/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. Sad because of a recent disappointment.
  2. Depressed.
  3. (of a horse) Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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