Downhearted and Exultant

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Downhearted adjective - Feeling unhappiness.

Usage example: downhearted because his best friend was taking a job out of state

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Exultant is an antonym for downhearted.

Exultant adjective - Having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph.

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Downhearted is an antonym for exultant.

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