disheartening

[ dis-hahr-tn-ing ]
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adjective
  1. depressing a person’s hope, courage, or spirits; discouraging:It's been disheartening to see some of her old habits and fears returning, even though they aren't as bad as when she was much younger.

Origin of disheartening

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Other words from disheartening

  • dis·heart·en·ing·ly, adverb

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