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geknickt — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • crestfallen adj Sad because of a disappointment.
  • downcast adj Of the eyes, a facial expression, etc.: looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.

Senses

geknickt is used for these senses in English:

  • crestfallen Sad because of a disappointment.
  • downcast Of a person: feeling despondent or discouraged.

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.

downcast — full definition

  1. adj Of the eyes, a facial expression, etc.: looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.
  2. adj Of a person or thing: cast or thrown to the ground.
  3. adj Of a thing: directed downwards.
  4. adj Of a person: feeling despondent or discouraged.

Related German words