dishearten
verb
dis·heart·en
(ˌ)dis-ˈhär-tᵊn 
disheartened; disheartening; disheartens
: to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
were disheartened by the news
Examples of dishearten in a Sentence
The conflict between their families disheartened them.
we were disheartened by the news that our grandmother was seriously ill
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Michael was understandably disheartened after leaving Newcastle in 2018.
—Colin Millar, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The experience can be both disheartening and frustrating, leaving you questioning your resolve.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
While a disheartening string of losses, there’s at least some reason for optimism.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Dishearten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishearten. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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dishearten
verb
dis·heart·en
(ˈ)dis-ˈhärt-ᵊn
: to deprive of courage and hope : discourage
disheartening
adjective
-ˈhärt-niŋ
-ᵊn-iŋ
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