dashed
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdæʃt// UK //dˈæʃt// dashed
adj. feeling very disappointed because your hopes or plans have been destroyed. You use this when something you really wanted to happen fails.
adj. characterised by the sudden destruction or frustration of one's hopes, expectations, or dreams. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be' or 'feel'.
His hopes of winning the race were dashed after he fell.
The team's dreams of reaching the final were dashed by a last-minute goal from the opposition.
Despite years of meticulous preparation, her aspirations for the promotion were dashed when the company announced a sudden hiring freeze across all departments.
Usage
Often follows a linking verb or appears in the phrase 'dashed hopes'.