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downhearted

down·hear·ted

uncommon

adjective

1.

low in spirits

  • “lonely and blue in a strange city”
  • “depressed by the loss of his job”
  • “a dispirited and resigned expression on her face”
  • “downcast after his defeat”
  • “feeling discouraged and downhearted”

Origin

From down + hearted.

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