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downhearted Synonyms

Another word for downhearted

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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or showing a loss of hope, confidence, or enthusiasm; in low spirits.

Usage Example

"The athletes were understandably downcast after losing the championship match in the final minutes."

Strongest
downcast
disheartened
discouraged
dejected
despondent
crestfallen
dispirited
Strong
glum
gloomy
melancholy

Opposites of downhearted

The opposite of downhearted shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cheerful
upbeat
hopeful
optimistic
buoyant
lighthearted
encouraged
sanguine
See all opposites of downhearted

• Nearby Words

downfall
downflow
downgrade
downhearted
downheartedly
downheartedness
downhill

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Downhearted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/downhearted
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