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deflated (B2)

カタカナ: ディフレイティッド

IPA: /dɪˈfleɪtɪd/

Feeling a sudden loss of confidence, enthusiasm, or optimism, often after an initial period of excitement or high expectations.

意味: 期待していたことや熱意が、何らかの出来事によって急激にしぼんでしまい、自信や意欲を失った状態。

The harsh criticism of her presentation left her feeling completely deflated. — プレゼンテーションに対する厳しい批判を受け、彼女はすっかり意気消沈してしまった。
He felt deflated when he realized his hard work had gone unnoticed by his boss. — 自分の努力が上司に全く気づかれていないと知り、彼はがっかりした。

Japanese translations of 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."