deflated
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4.6
- adjective
- /dɪˈfleɪtɪd/
- And without that, I was like just a deflated balloon or something.
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Watch on YouTubeWe expect them to look sad, deflated, anxious, worried, depleted.
- We expect them to look sad, deflated, anxious, worried, depleted.
- And without that, I was like just a deflated balloon or something.
- And I was just on my own, depressed, deflated.
- And you've been been hoping and dreaming and then your hopes get deflated.
- Now this coaching client of mine is someone who's very driven, is motivated, but often times gets deflated quickly.
- While all of that can be exhausting and deflating for everyone involved, the risks may be higher than you think.
- And it's like, yo, you know how deflating that is to feel like you, you try so hard to to be a good man and to pour into this woman.
- But you may feel lonely and empty and completely deflated and you can't take the easy way out.
- They can feel very deflated and disappointed by the amount of people they come across who seem not to be interested in that kind of self reflection.
- You go from complete, utter, absolutely being deflated to euphoria to compartmentalize.
Examples
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They can feel very deflated and disappointed by the amount of people they come across who seem not to be interested in that kind of self reflection.
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She was deflated when she realized her promotion was given to someone else.
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It's been a long day, left very deflated, hollow.
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And I'm now feeling very deflated because my husband's angry at me for making him deal with our puppy.
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But you may feel lonely and empty and completely deflated and you can't take the easy way out.
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Now this coaching client of mine is someone who's very driven, is motivated, but often times gets deflated quickly.
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After losing the match, he felt completely deflated and uncertain about his abilities.
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The team's spirits were deflated after hearing the news of their coach's departure.
Synonyms
445
3.5
Feeling very sad and without hope
224
6.7
Feeling sad or unhappy
95
1.0
Feeling sad or without energy
73
7.5
Feeling sad or disappointed about something
67
3.4
Feeling less confident and hopeful because of problems
54
4.2
Feeling very sad and without hope
22
4.1
Looking or feeling sad and quiet
16
7.7
Feeling very sad and without hope about the future
15
5.2
Feeling sad and lacking confidence to keep trying
12
4.2
Feeling less hopeful and confident after a disappointment
10
4.5
Feeling very sad and not hopeful
7
5.4
Feeling sad and without hope
5
7.5
Sad and disappointed because what you hoped for did not happen
4
4.4
Feeling sad and not very hopeful
3
4.7
Feeling sad and without much hope
2
4.1
Feeling sad and without much hope
1
5.1
Feeling sad and without much energy
1
9.9
Feeling sad and disappointed after bad news
1
3.9
Feeling sad and without energy
1
9.9
Looking very sad and quiet after bad news or a loss
Feeling a little sad or down
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Etymology
Deflated comes from the parts de- meaning 'down' and flate meaning 'blow', the same flate you see in inflate. So to be deflated is like a balloon or tyre with the air let out, which is why the word means feeling low in energy or less confident.