Chapfallen

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæpˌfɔːlən/

Definitions of chapfallen

adjective feeling or looking disappointed or discouraged

Example Sentences

A1 The chapfallen boy dropped his ice cream cone on the ground.

A2 She felt chapfallen when she didn't get the job she interviewed for.

B1 The team was chapfallen after losing the championship game.

B2 Despite his chapfallen expression, he tried to remain optimistic about the situation.

C1 The normally cheerful woman appeared chapfallen after receiving the bad news.

C2 His chapfallen demeanor did not go unnoticed by his friends, who tried to cheer him up.

Examples of chapfallen in a Sentence

formal The professor's chapfallen expression indicated his disappointment in the students' performance.

informal After failing the exam, Sarah walked around looking chapfallen.

slang When he found out he didn't get the job, he was totally chapfallen.

figurative Her dreams of becoming a professional athlete were chapfallen after her injury.

Grammatical Forms of chapfallen

• past tense: chapfallen
• plural: chapfallen
• comparative: more chapfallen
• superlative: most chapfallen
• present tense: chapfallen
• future tense: will be chapfallen
• perfect tense: have been chapfallen
• continuous tense: being chapfallen
• singular: chapfallen
• positive degree: chapfallen
• infinitive: to be chapfallen
• gerund: being chapfallen
• participle: chapfallen

Origin and Evolution of chapfallen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'chapfallen' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'ceap' meaning 'purchase' and 'feallan' meaning 'to fall'. It originally referred to a person who has fallen into poverty or disgrace.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'chapfallen' evolved to describe someone who is crestfallen or dejected, rather than just financially fallen. It is now commonly used to describe someone who is disappointed or disheartened.