crestfallen Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite brought low in spirit
    chapfallen; chopfallen; deflated.
    • left us fatigued and deflated spiritually

WordNet


Crest"fall`en adjective
Definitions
  1. With hanging head; hence, dispirited; dejected; cowed.
    Let it make thee crestfullen; Ay, and allay this thy abortive pride. Shak.
  2. Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side; -- said of a horse.

Webster 1913