Downhearted and Disheartened

Downhearted

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

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

Disheartened

Disheartened adjective - Made less hopeful or enthusiastic.

Downhearted is a synonym for disheartened in depressed topic. You can use "Downhearted" instead an adjective "Disheartened", if it concerns topics such as discouraged.

Nearby Word: disheartening
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