dishearten
verb (used with object)
to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
has disheartened
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present perfectof dishearten (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The prospect of a protracted and public battle has disheartened many close to Mr. Cuomo, who have described him as somber, yet resolute.
From New York Times ● Aug. 9, 2021
The extended flooding has disheartened many among the city’s depleted population of 53,000, with some now thinking that there is no future for Venice.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 10, 2019
“As you can imagine, the information you provided to the regional directors has created much uncertainty and has disheartened us.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2018
There has been an inevitable lull in visible civil rights activity since the March on Washington, and this has disheartened some Negroes.
From Time Magazine Archive
The repulse at Fredericksburg, while it has disabled thousands, has disheartened, if not demoralized a great army, and given confidence and strength to the rebels every-where.
From The Citizen-Soldier or, Memoirs of a Volunteer by John Beatty
