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Downhearted

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Mild IntensityPlay
Downhearted expresses a gentle, not extreme, feeling of sadness. SlideEven though he was downhearted, he managed a small smile.
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Temporary FeelingPlay
Use 'downhearted' to describe temporary discouragement, not chronic depression. SlideShe felt downhearted after the game, but her spirits soon lifted.
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Not DownbeatPlay
'Downhearted' is about emotion, whereas 'downbeat' often refers to music or a subdued atmosphere. SlidePeople often confuse downhearted with downbeat, but their meanings differ.