Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dishearten
verb
/dɪsˈhɑːr.tən/
Definition
To make someone lose confidence or hope.
Examples
- After receiving the news of their defeat, the team was disheartened.
- She tried not to let the criticism dishearten her.
- The constant setbacks can easily dishearten even the most determined individuals.
Meaning
Dishearten means to remove someone’s motivation or enthusiasm, often leading to feelings of sadness or discouragement.
Synonyms
- discourage
- demoralize
- disappoint
- deject
- dismay
