Crestfallen(adjective)
Feeling very sad, disappointed, or embarrassed, especially after a defeat or failure.
Hindi meaning:हताश
Synonyms: Dejected, Downcast, Disheartened, Despondent
Antonyms: Elated, Jubilant, Cheerful, Encouraged
Example: He looked crestfallen after hearing that he had not been selected.
Trick to remember: Crest = top, fallen = gir gaya; jab tumhara top mood gir jaye, tum crestfallen ho jaate ho (sad and disappointed).
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