disheartening

American  

[dis-hahr-tn-ing] / dɪsˈhɑr tn ɪŋ /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• dishearteningly adverb

Etymology

Origin of disheartening

dishearten ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

"It took a lot of time, a lot of money and a lot of effort. It's just such a waste and it's so disheartening."

From BBC

He’s 0-6 in the playoffs and the Chargers’ disheartening loss to the New England Patriots in the wild-card playoffs probably gave him plenty of reasons to think about his future.

From Los Angeles Times

"When I was 18, they said to me 'You could try getting pregnant to see if it helps', which was incredibly disheartening," she says.

From BBC

While the situation is disheartening, Warner is looking to spearhead a positive outcome.

From BBC

"It's just really disheartening because it's such a delightful hobby and it's so wholesome and then moments like that really break your heart," Wosley said.

From BBC

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