Abatida (en. Dejected)
/aba'tiða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is in a state of decay or sadness.
She had a downcast expression after receiving the bad news.
Ella tenía una expresión abatida después de recibir la mala noticia.
That has been hit or knocked down.
The tree knocked down by the wind obstructed the path.
El árbol abatido por el viento obstaculizaba el camino.
Said of a person: That feels sad or discouraged.
She feels downcast after losing her job.
Se siente abatida tras perder el empleo.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'abatir', which means to knock down or cause a fall.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be downcast
To feel discouraged or sad.
estar abatida
a downcast look
A look that reflects sadness or discouragement.
una mirada abatida
a downcast state
A condition of discouragement or depression.
un estado abatido
Related Words
to knock down
To make something fall or to make someone feel discouraged.
abatir
to decline
To lose strength, quality, or interest.
decaer
to discourage
To take away the spirit or the will to act.
desalentar
Slang Meanings
Feeling of prolonged discouragement.
After so many failures, I feel in a total downcast state.
Después de tantos fracasos, me siento en un estado abatida total.
To be very emotionally tired.
After that argument, I feel super downcast.
Después de esa discusión, estoy súper abatida.