crestfallen

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling deep sadness, disappointment, or despair.

  - "After losing the election, he was crestfallen."
  - "The crestfallen athlete hung his head in shame after losing the race."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈkɹɛstfɑlən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

blue , dejected , depressed , despondent , down in the dumps , downcast , sorrowful , disappointed , disillusioned

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crestfallen
fallen , denial , raven , chivalry

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Variants

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crestfallen , crestfallenly , crestfallenness , crestfallennesses

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Etymology

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Middle English: past participle of cresten, from Old North French cresteler, from crest 'crest' (in the sense 'crest of a wave') + -en. This sense developed from the idea of being cast down or overthrown, like a wave.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'crestfallen' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In heraldry, a crest is a symbol placed above a shield or coat of arms.

3. The term 'crestfallen' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a situation or event that disappoints or disillusions someone.

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Related Concepts

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1. disappointment: A feeling of sadness or displeasure resulting from the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

2. despair: A feeling of complete and utter hopelessness, often accompanied by a lack of motivation or energy.

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Culture

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The term 'crestfallen' has been used in literature and poetry to describe a sense of disappointment or sadness. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' Lady Macbeth is described as 'crestfallen' after her husband's murderous deeds are revealed.

How to Memorize "crestfallen"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wave crashing down, leaving you feeling crestfallen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crestfallen' with a sad or disappointed expression, such as hanging your head or looking down.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'crest' and associating it with 'fallen' emotions.

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