Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downhearted
Adjective
/ˌdaʊnˈhɑːrtɪd/
Definition
Feeling sad, depressed, or low in spirit.
Examples
- After receiving the news of his job loss, he felt quite downhearted.
- The team’s defeat left the players downhearted about their chances in the tournament.
- She tried to cheer him up, but he remained downhearted all day.
Meaning
Downhearted describes a state of feeling discouraged or disheartened, often due to adverse circumstances or disappointment.
Synonyms
- dejected
- disheartened
- despondent
- blue
- melancholy
