deflated

• يصف شعور خيبة الأمل وانخفاض الروح المعنوية أو فقدان الثقة بالنفس؛ كما يطلق على شيء أُخرج منه الهواء أو الغاز فانكمش.

Describes a feeling of being let down, disappointed, or having lost confidence; also refers to something that has had the air or gas removed from it.

1. Reduced in confidence or spiritB2informal

   Feeling less confident, hopeful, or enthusiastic; discouraged.

   محبط

   • He felt deflated after failing the exam.
   • The team was deflated by their loss in the final match.
   • Her deflated mood was obvious after the rejection.

   المرادفاتcrestfallendejecteddemoralizeddiscourageddishearteneddisillusioneddispiriteddowncast

   الأضدادconfidentencouragedenthusiastichopefulinspireduplifted

2. Released air or gasB1formal

   Having had the air or gas removed, causing a loss of shape or firmness.

   مُفَرَّغ من الهواء

   • The deflated balloon lay on the floor.
   • The tire was completely deflated after the puncture.
   • A deflated football is easier to carry but harder to kick.

   المرادفاتflatpunctured

   الأضدادinflatedpuffed

• فعل يدل على إخراج الهواء أو الغاز من شيء ما، أو تقليل الحجم أو الأهمية أو الثقة.

A verb used to indicate the act of releasing air or gas from something, or reducing in size, importance, or confidence.

1. Release air or gasB1formal

   To cause something to become smaller by releasing the air or gas inside.

   إفراغ الهواء

   • He used a pump to deflate the air mattress.
   • The balloon slowly deflated after the party.
   • You need to deflate the tire before changing it.

   المرادفاتcollapseemptyflattenlet downlet outvent

   الأضدادblowexpandinflatepump

2. Reduce confidence or prideB2formal

   To make someone feel less confident, proud, or important.

   إضعاف الثقة

   • The criticism deflated his enthusiasm for the project.
   • Her harsh words deflated his ego completely.
   • The team's loss deflated their morale.

   المرادفاتabashchastenflattenhumblehumiliatemortifysquashtake down

   الأضدادboostemboldenencourageinspire

3. Reduce economic valueC1formalbusiness

   To cause a reduction in the price or value of something, especially in an economy.

   خفض القيمة

   • The government took measures to deflate the currency.
   • Rising interest rates can deflate the housing market.
   • The economic crisis deflated stock prices significantly.

   المرادفاتcontractdepressdevaluelowerreduceshrink

   الأضدادinflatereflate