Definition

Feeling sad or unhappy; lacking in hope or enthusiasm.

Example

After hearing the bad news, she felt downhearted for the rest of the day.

Conversation

I’ve been feeling a bit downhearted lately, to be honest.

I’m sorry to hear that. Do you want to talk about it?

Yeah, I just feel overwhelmed with everything going on.

That’s totally understandable; sometimes life can really weigh us down.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Downhearted → It is formed from "down" (from Old English "dūne", meaning in a lower position) and "hearted" (from "heart", meaning the emotional center). The word "downhearted" means feeling low in spirit or having a heavy heart.

Memory Tip

Think of being in a 'lower position' ('down') emotionally, which is why 'downhearted' means feeling sad or low in spirit.

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