Downheartedness and Grief

Downheartedness

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

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

Grief

Grief noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.
Usage example: even the gruff grandfather felt a heartbreaking grief when the family dog died

Downheartedness and grief are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downheartedness" instead a noun "Grief".

Nearby Words: grieve, grieving
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