Downhearted: meaning, definitions and examples
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downhearted
[ หdaสnหhษหrtษชd ]
emotional state
Downhearted refers to a feeling of sadness or dejection. It signifies being low in spirits or feeling discouraged and is often a temporary emotional state.
Synonyms
dejected, despondent, disheartened, sad.
Examples of usage
- After hearing the bad news, she felt downhearted.
- He was downhearted about failing the exam.
- The team's loss left the fans feeling downhearted.
Translations
Translations of the word "downhearted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desanimado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเคพเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช niedergeschlagen
๐ฎ๐ฉ putus asa
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะณะฝััะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przygnฤbiony
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฝ่ใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉcouragรฉ
๐ช๐ธ desanimado
๐น๐ท moralฤฑ bozuk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ธํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุจุท
๐จ๐ฟ zklamanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ skleslรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒฎไธง็
๐ธ๐ฎ opotrtovan
๐ฎ๐ธ sorgin
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะผััััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแฃแฌแฃแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hรผznlรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ desanimado
Etymology
The term 'downhearted' combines the word 'down' which suggests a lower position or state, and 'hearted,' derived from the Old English 'heorte,' meaning heart. The etymology reflects a state of mind that is 'low at heart.' The word has been in use since the early 19th century, illustrating the emotional struggle and the sense of loss associated with feelings of discouragement or despair. Its usage in literature and common speech highlights the universal and timeless nature of human emotions and responses to life's challenges.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,932, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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