dishearten
verb (used with object)
to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
is disheartening
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present progressiveof dishearten (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"It is disheartening to see news channels," said Sukhjeet Narula, 28, a software professional.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
After decades of looking forward to the freedom of a less stressful lifestyle, it is disheartening to be faced with difficult choices when income and savings fall short.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
"It is disheartening, but we just go and we get on with it," she said.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
That is disheartening, but it also explains why Emmys producers chose such an aggressive strategy to curtail speeches.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2025
The consequent struggle with shoe-leather, and the deterioration of the same, is disheartening.
From From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life by A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan
