The difference between Crestfallen and Down in the dumps
When used as adjectives, crestfallen means sad because of a recent disappointment, whereas down in the dumps means sad.
check bellow for the other definitions of Crestfallen and Down in the dumps
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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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Down in the dumps as an adjective (idiomatic):
Sad; lacking engagement or enthusiasm.
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- crestfallen vs disappointed
- crestfallen vs disillusioned
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- crestfallen vs dejected
- crestfallen vs despondent
- crestfallen vs depressed
- crestfallen vs downcast
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- crestfallen vs sorrowful
- crestfallen vs down in the dumps
- depressed vs down in the dumps
- down in the dumps vs downhearted
- down in the dumps vs listless
- down in the dumps vs low-spirited
- down in the dumps vs melancholy
- down in the dumps vs unhappy