The difference between Down in the dumps and Downhearted
When used as adjectives, down in the dumps means sad, whereas downhearted means sad, discouraged, in low spirits, unhappy, having no hope.
check bellow for the other definitions of Down in the dumps and Downhearted
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Down in the dumps as an adjective (idiomatic):
Sad; lacking engagement or enthusiasm.
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Downhearted as an adjective:
sad, discouraged, in low spirits, unhappy, having no hope
Examples:
"Fans must not be downhearted even though we lost."