deflated (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: dɪˈfleɪtɪd

Definition

Feeling a sudden loss of confidence, enthusiasm, or optimism.

Examples

• The harsh criticism of her presentation left her feeling completely deflated.

• He felt deflated when he realized his hard work had gone unnoticed by his boss.

• Despite the initial excitement, the group became deflated after hearing the project was canceled.

How to Use deflated

feel deflated (collocation)

to experience a loss of motivation — "I always feel deflated after a long meeting where nothing gets decided."

leave someone deflated (collocation)

to cause someone to lose their enthusiasm — "The coach's harsh words left the whole team feeling deflated."

Synonyms of deflated

Words with a similar meaning to deflated:

• sad
• upset
• discouraged
• disheartened

Antonyms of deflated

Words with the opposite meaning to deflated:

• encouraged
• elated

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary