deflated

• Описывает чувство разочарования, упадка духа или потери уверенности; также относится к чему-то, из чего удалили воздух или газ.

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.

   Подавленный

   • 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.

   Synonymscrestfallendejecteddemoralizeddiscourageddishearteneddisillusioneddispiriteddowncast

   Antonymsconfidentencouragedenthusiastichopefulinspireduplifted

2. Released air or gasB1formal

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

   Сдутый

   • 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.

   Synonymsflatpunctured

   Antonymsinflatedpuffed

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по выпусканию воздуха или газа из чего-либо, или уменьшения в размере, важности или уверенности.

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.

   Спустить воздух

   • 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.

   Synonymscollapseemptyflattenlet downlet outvent

   Antonymsblowexpandinflatepump

2. Reduce confidence or prideB2formal

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

   Подорвать уверенность

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

   Synonymsabashchastenflattenhumblehumiliatemortifysquashtake down

   Antonymsboostemboldenencourageinspire

3. Reduce economic valueC1formalbusiness

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

   Снизить стоимость

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

   Synonymscontractdepressdevaluelowerreduceshrink

   Antonymsinflatereflate