Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dispirited
adjective
/dɪsˈpɪr.ɪ.tɪd/
Definition
Feeling a loss of enthusiasm or hope.
Examples
- After receiving the bad news, she felt completely dispirited.
- The team’s dispirited performance was a result of their recent losses.
- He tried to cheer her up, but she remained dispirited.
Meaning
When someone is dispirited, they are often lacking motivation or spirit, usually due to disappointment or adversity.
Synonyms
- dejected
- downcast
- disheartened
- gloomy
- demoralized
