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abattu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • crestfallen adj Sad because of a disappointment.
  • dejected adjective Sad and low in spirits, often after a setback or disappointment.
  • despondent adjective Feeling low, discouraged, and without hope.
  • downcast adj Of the eyes, a facial expression, etc.: looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.
  • droopy adj Tending to sag or hang down; lacking firmness.
  • woebegone adj Of a person: deeply affected or overwhelmed by suffering or trouble, and so filled with woe (“great distress or sadness”); (loosely) forlorn, sad, unhappy.

Senses

abattu is used for these senses in English:

  • crestfallen Sad because of a disappointment.
  • dejected Sad and dispirited.
  • despondent In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
  • downcast Of a person: feeling despondent or discouraged.
  • droopy Tending to droop; sagging; wilting.
  • woebegone Filled with or deeply affected by woe.

crestfallen — full definition

  1. adj Sad because of a disappointment.
  2. adj Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side.

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