Definitions
- Describing a feeling of sadness or disappointment. - Referring to a state of low spirits or morale. - Talking about a person who is feeling discouraged or disheartened.
- Describing a feeling of discouragement or loss of hope. - Referring to a state of being demoralized or dispirited. - Talking about a person who has lost confidence or enthusiasm.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions.
- 2Both words refer to a state of low morale or spirits.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's emotional state.
- 4Both words can be used to describe the effect of a negative experience on someone's mood.
- 5Both words can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Disheartened is often considered a stronger emotion than downhearted.
- 2Usage: Downhearted is more commonly used in British English, while disheartened is more commonly used in American English.
- 3Connotation: Downhearted is often associated with a temporary feeling of sadness or disappointment, while disheartened is often associated with a more long-lasting feeling of discouragement or loss of hope.
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Remember this!
Downhearted and disheartened are synonyms that both describe negative emotions and a state of low morale or spirits. However, disheartened is often considered a stronger emotion than downhearted, and the two words have different origins and connotations. Downhearted is more commonly used in British English, while disheartened is more commonly used in American English.
