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Brokenhearted vs Downhearted - What's the difference?

brokenhearted | downhearted |

As adjectives the difference between brokenhearted and downhearted

is that brokenhearted is grieved and disappointed, especially with the loss or repudiation of a romantic relationship while downhearted is sad.

brokenhearted

English

Adjective

  • Grieved and disappointed, especially with the loss or repudiation of a romantic relationship.

    • See also

    * heartbroken * heartbreak * heartbreaker * break someone's heart

    downhearted

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • sad