dishearten
verb (used with object)
to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
disheartenment
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a word derived from
dishearten.
Example Sentences
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The letter, titled "Authors for Libraries," expresses disheartenment about "the recent attacks against libraries being made in our name by trade associations such as the Association of American Publishers and the Publishers Association."
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2022
Professor Marshall drew a great breath of disheartenment.
From The Bent Twig by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Sick people ofttimes fall into a mood of disheartenment and self-pity which seriously retards their recovery.
From Making the Most of Life by J. R. (James Russell) Miller
He would never come across any but subjects of irritation or disheartenment.
From His Excellency the Minister by Henri Roberts
"And I've missed my apprenticeship!" said Desire, with changed voice and face, falling back into her disheartenment again.
From Real Folks by A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train) Whitney
