I. noun
Synonyms: defeat 1, beating, debacle, defeasance, downthrow, drubbing, licking, overthrow, rout, shellacking
II. adjective
low in spirits
felt downcast by the rejection
Synonyms: bad, blue, cast down, chapfallen, crestfallen, dejected, depressed, disconsolate, dispirited, doleful, down, downhearted, down-in-the-mouth, downthrown, droopy, dull, heartsick, heartsore, hipped, low, low-spirited, mopey, soul-sick, spiritless, sunk, woebegone; compare sad 1
Related Word: discouraged, disheartened; oppressed, weighed down; distressed, troubled; despondent, forlorn; listless; broody, moody; gloomy, glum, morose
Idioms: in the depths
Contrasted words: cheerful, happy, joyous, lighthearted; excited, exhilarated, intoxicated; buoyed up, gladdened; encouraged, heartened; animated, gay, lively, sprightly, vivacious; delighted, pleased
Antonyms: elated