Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
downhearted. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
downhearted, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
downhearted in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
downhearted you have here. The definition of the word
downhearted will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
downhearted, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
down + hearted
Adjective
downhearted
- Sad, discouraged, in low spirits, unhappy, having no hope
Fans must not be downhearted even though we lost.
2005, “The Land Of Do What You're Told”, in A Singsong and a Scrap, performed by Chumbawamba:We're going on strike for twelve percent / We're not downhearted yet / They're filming it all for a reality show / So twelve percent we'll get
Derived terms
Translations
See also