The difference between Crestfallen and Disappointed

When used as adjectives, crestfallen means sad because of a recent disappointment, whereas disappointed means defeated of expectation or hope.

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  1. Crestfallen as an adjective:

    Sad because of a recent disappointment.

  2. Crestfallen as an adjective:

    Depressed.

  3. Crestfallen as an adjective (obsolete, of a horse):

    Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side.

  1. Disappointed as an adjective:

    Defeated of expectation or hope; let down.

  1. Disappointed as a verb:

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