Downhearted and Discouraged

Downhearted

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

Discouraged is a synonym for downhearted in dejected topic. In some cases you can use "Discouraged" instead an adjective "Downhearted", when it comes to topics like depressed, despondent.

Discouraged

Discouraged adjective - Lacking in resolution.
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Synonyms for Discouraged

Downhearted is a synonym for discouraged. You can use "Downhearted" instead an adjective "Discouraged".

Nearby Words: discouragement, discouraging
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