Main Entry: dis·heart·en

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)dis-ˈhär-t^ən\

Function: transitive verb

Date: 1590

: to cause to lose spirit or morale

— dis·heart·en·ing·ly \-ˈhärt-niŋ-lē, -ˈhär-t^ən-iŋ-\ adverb

— dis·heart·en·ment \-ˈhär-t^ən-mənt\ noun