downhearted

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From down +‎ hearted.

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downhearted

  1. Sad, discouraged, in low spirits, unhappy, having no hope
    Fans must not be downhearted even though we lost.
    • 2005, “The Land Of Do What You're Told”, in A Singsong and a Scrap, performed by Chumbawamba:
      We're going on strike for twelve percent / We're not downhearted yet / They're filming it all for a reality show / So twelve percent we'll get

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