The difference between Crestfallen and Despondent
When used as adjectives, crestfallen means sad because of a recent disappointment, whereas despondent means in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
check bellow for the other definitions of Crestfallen and Despondent
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Crestfallen as an adjective:
Sad because of a recent disappointment.
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Crestfallen as an adjective:
Depressed.
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Crestfallen as an adjective (obsolete, of a horse):
Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side.
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Despondent as an adjective:
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
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- crestfallen vs disappointed
- crestfallen vs disillusioned
- blue vs crestfallen
- crestfallen vs dejected
- crestfallen vs despondent
- crestfallen vs depressed
- crestfallen vs downcast
- crestfallen vs down in the dumps
- crestfallen vs sorrowful
- despairing vs despondent
- despondent vs disconsolate
- despondent vs disheartened
- dejected vs despondent
- despondent vs downcast
- despondent vs gloomy
- despondent vs miserable
- despondent vs sad
- cheerful vs despondent
- despondent vs hopeful