Downhearted and Desolate

Downhearted

Downhearted adjective - Feeling unhappiness.
Usage example: downhearted because his best friend was taking a job out of state

Desolate is a synonym for downhearted in happy topic. In some cases you can use "Desolate" instead an adjective "Downhearted".

Desolate

Desolate adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Downhearted is a synonym for desolate in wretched topic. Sometimes you can use "Downhearted" instead an adjective "Desolate", if it concerns topics such as happy.

Nearby Words: desolation, desolately, desolated
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