crestfallen
3 synonyms and 4 antonyms for crestfallen, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Feeling sad or downhearted after a setback.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
From crest + fallen, from the appearance of a horse with its crest (head) on its chest after defeat in a battle.
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