Agony and Downheartedness

Agony

Agony noun - A situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness.

Downheartedness and agony are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Downheartedness" instead a noun "Agony".

Downheartedness

Downheartedness noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: his downheartedness lasted until another girl came along and won his heart

Agony and downheartedness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Agony" instead a noun "Downheartedness".
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Downheartedness and Agony. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/agony/downheartedness
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