CEFR B2

deflated

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: sad, upset, discouraged, disheartened

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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."

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