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Downhearted

usgb/ˌdaʊnˈhɑːrtɪd/Volume
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Mild Intensity

Downhearted expresses a gentle, not extreme, feeling of sadness.

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Even though he was downhearted, he managed a small smile.
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Temporary Feeling

Use 'downhearted' to describe temporary discouragement, not chronic depression.

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She felt downhearted after the game, but her spirits soon lifted.
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Not Downbeat

'Downhearted' is about emotion, whereas 'downbeat' often refers to music or a subdued atmosphere.

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People often confuse downhearted with downbeat, but their meanings differ.
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