Definitions
- Describing a person who is disappointed or disheartened after experiencing a failure or setback. - Referring to someone who has lost their confidence or enthusiasm due to a negative experience. - Talking about a person who is sad or dejected because of a recent disappointment or letdown.
- Describing a person who is feeling sad, disappointed, or discouraged. - Referring to someone who has lost their confidence or enthusiasm due to a negative experience. - Talking about a person who is feeling low or dejected because of a recent disappointment or letdown.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person's emotional state.
- 2Both words convey a sense of sadness or disappointment.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's body language or facial expression.
- 4Both words are adjectives that can be used to modify a noun.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Crestfallen suggests a deeper level of disappointment or discouragement than downcast.
- 2Usage: Crestfallen is less commonly used than downcast and may be considered more formal or literary.
- 3Connotation: Crestfallen has a more specific connotation of disappointment or discouragement after a failure or setback, while downcast can refer to a general feeling of sadness or low spirits.
Remember this!
Crestfallen and downcast are synonyms that describe a person's emotional state of sadness or disappointment. However, crestfallen suggests a deeper level of discouragement or disappointment, often after a failure or setback. On the other hand, downcast is a more general term that can describe a person's low spirits or sadness.
