deflated

[dih-fley-tid]

deflated Definition

• 1. having lost air or gas, causing something to become smaller or less firm
• 2. disheartened or discouraged

Using deflated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deflated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tire was deflated and needed to be pumped up.

• Example

  The team was deflated after losing the championship game.

• Example

  Her spirits were deflated when she received the rejection letter.

deflated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deflated

• collapsed
• shrunk
• discouraged
• disheartened
• demoralized

Antonyms for deflated

• inflated
• encouraged
• inspired

Phrases with deflated

• deflated ego

  a feeling of diminished self-worth or confidence

  Example

  After being fired from his job, he had a deflated ego.

• deflated balloon

  a balloon that has lost its air or gas and has become smaller and less firm

  Example

  The children were disappointed when their balloons became deflated.

• deflated expectations

  a feeling of disappointment or disillusionment when something does not meet one's expectations

  Example

  The movie did not live up to my deflated expectations.

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Summary: deflated in Brief

The term 'deflated' [dih-fley-tid] can refer to something that has lost air or gas, causing it to become smaller or less firm, such as a tire or balloon. It can also describe a person who is disheartened or discouraged, as in 'The team was deflated after losing the championship game.' Other examples include 'Her spirits were deflated when she received the rejection letter.'