What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
downhearted
Example
She looked downhearted after receiving the bad news. [downhearted: adjective]
Example
He felt downhearted when he failed the exam. [downhearted: adjective]
disheartened
Example
The team was disheartened after losing the game. [disheartened: adjective]
Example
She was disheartened by the lack of progress in her project. [disheartened: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disheartened is more commonly used than downhearted in everyday language, especially in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between downhearted and disheartened?
Both downhearted and disheartened are considered formal words and are appropriate for use in academic or professional writing.
