downhearted — feeling dejected and discouraged; sad and without hope
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling dejected and discouraged; sad and without hope
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdaʊnˈhɑːrtɪd/
Korean meaning: 낙담한, 의기소침한, 실망한
Korean pronunciation: 다운**하**티드
Example Sentences
- The soccer team looked downhearted after losing 10-0 to their grandmother's knitting club.
- Don't be downhearted about the exam results; even Einstein failed his driving test three times.
- She felt downhearted when her job application was rejected.
downhearted
ADJECTIVE//ˌdaʊnˈhɑːrtɪd//
feeling dejected and discouraged; sad and without hope
A downhearted student sits alone after receiving disappointing test results
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Origin
Derived from the combination of 'down' (Old English origin, meaning lower in position or spirits) and 'hearted' (from 'heart,' Old English origin, referring to the seat of emotions and courage). The compound emerged in English to describe a state of low spirits or diminished hope.
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“The soccer team looked downhearted after losing 10-0 to their grandmother's knitting club.”
“Don't be downhearted about the exam results; even Einstein failed his driving test three times.”
“She felt downhearted when her job application was rejected.”
“The downhearted student needed encouragement from his teacher.”
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