The difference between Crestfallen and Sorrowful
When used as adjectives, crestfallen means sad because of a recent disappointment, whereas sorrowful means (of a person) exhibiting sorrow.
check bellow for the other definitions of Crestfallen and Sorrowful
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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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Sorrowful as an adjective:
(of a person) exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught.
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Sorrowful as an adjective:
Producing sorrow; causing grief.
Examples:
"sorrowful accident"