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Synonyms

dispirited

American  
[dih-spir-i-tid] / dɪˈspɪr ɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. discouraged; dejected; disheartened; gloomy.

dispirited British  
/ dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. low in spirit or enthusiasm; downhearted or depressed; discouraged

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Other Word Forms

  • dispiritedly adverb
  • dispiritedness noun

Etymology

Origin of dispirited

First recorded in 1640–50; dispirit + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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It was an example of what appeared to be Tudor's 'tough love' approach, as opposed to Frank's warmer and more empathetic style, leaving the Spurs squad looking even more dispirited than when he arrived.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Sam Farmer’s pick: The injured and dispirited Saints have lost five in a row.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

Coming out of the studio, he could tell she was dispirited and needed someone to talk to, so he tried his best to encourage her.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

They might be dispirited after losing at Wembley, but maybe that defeat means they think they have got to win the FA Cup now.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024

The tinker sat on a small stool at the side of the road, looking dispirited.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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