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- [doun-hahr-tid]
- /ˈdaʊnˈhɑr tɪd/
- /ˌdaʊnˈhɑː.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doun-hahr-tid]
- /ˈdaʊnˈhɑr tɪd/
Definitions of downhearted word
- adjective downhearted dejected; depressed; discouraged. 1
- noun downhearted Discouraged; in low spirits. 1
- adjective downhearted discouraged or sad 1
- adjective downhearted If you are downhearted, you are feeling sad and discouraged. 0
- adjective downhearted discouraged; dejected 0
- adjective downhearted in low spirits; discouraged; dejected 0
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Origin of downhearted
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; down1 + hearted
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Parts of speech for Downhearted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
downhearted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
downhearted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for downhearted
adj downhearted
- blue — Something that is blue is the colour of the sky on a sunny day.
- crestfallen — If you look crestfallen, you look sad and disappointed about something.
- dejected — If you are dejected, you feel miserable or unhappy, especially because you have just been disappointed by something.
- despondent — If you are despondent, you are very unhappy because you have been experiencing difficulties that you think you will not be able to overcome.
- disconsolate — without consolation or solace; hopelessly unhappy; inconsolable: Loss of her pet dog made her disconsolate.
adjective downhearted
- pessimistic — pertaining to or characterized by pessimism or the tendency to expect only bad outcomes; gloomy; joyless; unhopeful: His pessimistic outlook kept him from applying for jobs for which he was perfectly qualified.
- disappointed — depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations: a disappointed suitor.
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- unhappy — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
Antonyms for downhearted
adj downhearted
- cheered — a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc.: The cheers of the fans filled the stadium.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- heartened — to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
- uplifted — improved, as in mood or spirit.
adjective downhearted
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
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