The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word CRESTFALLEN
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More clues leading to the result CRESTFALLEN
- Disappointed about others completely trapped in marshy area
- Family emblem dropped to the ground? That makes us dejected
- Autumn in various centres is somewhat gloomy
- Dejected as ridge collapsed
- Dejected, seeing hundred others killed in battle
- Dejected and cold, pause on marshland, taking everything in
- Looking disappointed, others following everyone into church before noon
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What does CRESTFALLEN mean?
CRESTFALLEN adjective- Sad because of a recent disappointment.
- Depressed.
- (of a horse) Having the crest, or upper part of the neck, hanging to one side.