adjective
- having had air or gas removed; collapsed or flattened
- feeling disappointed, discouraged, or less confident
Examples
- The deflated balloon lay on the ground after the party.
- She found her bicycle tire completely deflated this morning.
- He felt deflated after receiving the rejection letter.
- The team looked deflated after losing the championship game.
- Her confidence was deflated by the harsh criticism.
- The deflated soccer ball needed to be pumped up before the match.
- After the failed presentation, she walked out feeling deflated.