Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downhearted
adjective
/ˌdaʊnˈhɑːrtɪd/
Definition
Feeling sad or low in spirits.
Examples
- After hearing the bad news, she felt quite downhearted.
- He tried to cheer up his downhearted friend with a joke.
- The team’s loss left the fans feeling downhearted.
Meaning
When someone is downhearted, they experience a sense of disappointment or unhappiness.
Synonyms
- dejected
- disheartened
- sorrowful
- despondent
- melancholy
