Crestfallen and Careless

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Crestfallen adjective - Feeling unhappiness.

Usage example: she was crestfallen when she found out she hadn't got the job

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Careless is an antonym for crestfallen.

Careless adjective - Not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble.

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Crestfallen is an antonym for careless.

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

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