Crestfallen

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɛstˌfɔlən/

Definitions of crestfallen

adjective feeling shame or humiliation

Example Sentences

A1 She felt crestfallen when she failed her math test.

A2 The team was crestfallen after losing the championship game.

B1 He was crestfallen when he found out he didn't get the job.

B2 Despite his best efforts, he couldn't shake off the crestfallen feeling.

C1 The news of the company's bankruptcy left the employees crestfallen.

C2 Even though she tried to hide it, her crestfallen expression gave away her disappointment.

Examples of crestfallen in a Sentence

formal Upon hearing the news of his failed exam, he appeared crestfallen.

informal She was crestfallen when her favorite show got canceled.

slang He was totally crestfallen after getting dumped by his girlfriend.

figurative The team was crestfallen after losing the championship game.

Grammatical Forms of crestfallen

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

Origin and Evolution of crestfallen

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'crestfallen' originated from the Middle English term 'crestfalle', which was a combination of 'crest' meaning the top or highest point, and 'fallen' meaning to drop or sink down.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe the drooping of one's crest or feathers, the word 'crestfallen' evolved over time to symbolize a state of dejection or disappointment.