dishearten
to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
Origin of dishearten
1Other words for dishearten
Other words from dishearten
- dis·heart·en·er, noun
- dis·heart·en·ment, noun
Words Nearby dishearten
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How to use dishearten in a sentence
Some poll workers said they felt vulnerable in their roles, or were disheartened by baseless claims that they felt undermined the election process they witnessed firsthand.
Vaccinated and ready, poll workers are back for Virginia’s governor race | Karina Elwood | October 27, 2021 | Washington PostThe pandemic began taking a toll and I was already disheartened, knowing that things wouldn’t be the same for a very long time.
'A Year Full of Emotions.' What Kids Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic | Allison Singer | June 12, 2021 | TimeOther people might have been disheartened by such unrelenting proximity to pain, but the knowledge that things could be worse filled Diaz, a relentless optimist, with a profound sense of calm.
The Broken Front Line | by Ava Kofman, photography by Kendrick Brinson and David Walter Banks | April 7, 2021 | ProPublicaThough I got disheartened by the strict mindset of being a restaurateur, I feel like I can do anything now.
COVID upended Himitsu founder’s life — so she pivoted | Evan Caplan | March 22, 2021 | Washington BladeIf you have missed that slot, then no need to be disheartened as, by the end of this article, you will earn the best ways to get there.
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He said nothing, not wishing perhaps to dishearten his companion.
The Beach of Dreams | H. De Vere StacpooleWhile they dishearten the irresolute, they stimulate the brave.
Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel | Frank G. AllenFortune may be kind or be unkind, it shall neither dishearten me nor uplift me.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XV. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleIt is an immense problem, often enough to dishearten good men and women.
An Interpretation of Rudolf Eucken's Philosophy | W. Tudor JonesNo, no, there is nothing encouraging about it; and as for disheartening, nothing ought to dishearten a seaman.
The Pathfinder | James Fenimore Cooper
British Dictionary definitions for dishearten
/ (dɪsˈhɑːtən) /
(tr) to weaken or destroy the hope, courage, enthusiasm, etc, of
Derived forms of dishearten
- dishearteningly, adverb
- disheartenment, noun
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