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

  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. Sorrowful as an adjective:

    (of a person) exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught.

  2. Sorrowful as an adjective:

    Producing sorrow; causing grief.

    Examples:

    "sorrowful accident"