downheartedly

/daʊnˈhɑrtɪdli/
adverb
  1. In a sad or discouraged way; without hope or confidence.
    • She sighed downheartedly after hearing the bad news.
    • The team walked off the field downheartedly after losing the championship game.
    • He spoke downheartedly about his chances of finding a new job.
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