crestfallenness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crestfallenness
Noun
  • Aha! This spring, as Musk has busied himself dismantling parts of the United States government, signs of discontent with the world’s richest man have stealthily appeared across London’s public-transport network.
    Anna Russell, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2025
  • In countries where democracy survived along with protectionism, such as Venezuela in the 1970s and 1980s, public discontent with the corrupt system led to widespread support for radical movements.
    JAVIER CORRALES, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Starkey’s departure from the group comes after lead singer Roger Daltrey publicly expressed his displeasure with the drummer’s performance at their Royal Albert Hall gig on March 31.
    Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The letter also states that the committee has obtained documents that show that Nature Conservancy donors and environmental advocates have expressed displeasure with the settlement.
    Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • After the April 10 meeting, trustee Charmaine Haworth also resigned, also citing dissatisfaction with the group’s direction.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The announcement comes just days after Starkey addressed rumors of his firing, reportedly sparked by singer Roger Daltrey’s dissatisfaction with Starkey’s performance during a Teenage Cancer Trust benefit show at London’s Royal Albert Hall in late March.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Rebuilding credibility with investors after a prolonged period of disappointment will take time.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The title is still up for grabs, but a three-horse race at the top is now down to two, with Leeds and Burnley promoted and Sheffield United having to get over their disappointment and try to go up through the play-offs.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Much to his dismay, though, the Elimination Challenge is to create a tasting menu based on pickles — a food Tristen apparently loathes.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
  • To June's dismay, her best friend is also determined to stay back and fight.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Crestfallenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crestfallenness. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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