crestfallen

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɛstfɔːlən/ / /ˈkɹɛstfɔlən/ / /ˈkɹɛstfɑlən/

adj

Etymology: From crest + fallen, from the appearance of a horse with its crest (head) on its chest after defeat in a battle.

Sad because of a disappointment.
“Tom's cheeks burned. He gathered himself up and sneaked off, crushed and crestfallen.”
“Gregson looked quite crest-fallen.”
Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side.