Definition

The state of feeling sad or depressed.

Example

After hearing the bad news, she was filled with downheartedness.

Conversation

I’ve been feeling a bit of downheartedness lately.

Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that! What’s been bothering you?

I just feel overwhelmed with everything going on right now.

I understand, sometimes it helps to talk about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Downheartedness → It is formed from "down" (from Old English "dūne", meaning in a lower position) and "hearted" (from "heart", meaning the emotional center) combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word describes the state of having a heart that feels low or depressed.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling 'down' in a 'lower position' and how that affects your 'heart' — downheartedness means the state of feeling low in spirit.

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