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downheartedness Antonyms
Opposite of downheartedness
Pinning down the opposite of downheartedness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A state or feeling of dejection, sadness, and loss of courage or hope.
Usage Example
"A sense of cheerfulness settled over the team after their third consecutive defeat."
Strongest
cheerfulness
elation
Strong
optimism
hopefulness
buoyancy
joy
enthusiasm
Similar words to downheartedness
Words similar to downheartedness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
dejection
despondency
dispiritedness
disheartenment
discouragement
melancholy
sadness
gloom
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Downheartedness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/downheartedness