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/
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
After losing the final match, the young player sat downhearted on the empty bench.
From downhearted to lighthearted with wholehearted friends!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
down (lower position/spirits) + heart (seat of emotions) + -ed (adjective suffix indicating a state or condition) = downhearted (in a state of low spirits)
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📝Examples
“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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