deflated
UK: dɪˈfleɪtɪd | US: dɪˈfleɪtɪd
adj. 1. (of an object) having lost air or gas; collapsed or shrunk.
adj. 2. (of a person) feeling discouraged or less confident.
vt. 3. past tense of "deflate": to release air/gas from something; to reduce in size or importance.
The word "deflate" combines the Latin prefix "de-" (meaning "remove" or "reverse") with the root "flat" (from Latin "flare," meaning "to blow"). Originally used literally for removing air (e.g., from a tire), it later gained figurative use (e.g., "deflated ego") in the 19th century. The "-ed" suffix marks the past participle form, indicating a completed action or state.
The balloons lay deflated after the party.
His criticism left her feeling utterly deflated.
She carefully deflated the air mattress before packing it.
The team's morale was deflated by the unexpected loss.
A puncture deflated the bicycle tire within minutes.