DISHEARTEN Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

dishearten

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈhär-tᵊn

Definition of dishearten next

as in to discourage

to lessen the courage or confidence of we were disheartened by the news that our grandmother was seriously ill

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Recent Examples of dishearten Were the older folks of your time disheartened by your generation’s lack of interest with their movies? —

Raj Tawney, IndieWire, 12 May 2026 Kantor said the data is disheartening. —

Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026 While the unknown status is disheartening, Nepola recalls how the series, first brought to the air in 2011, was once thought to be gone for good only to be resurrected by Peacock in 2021. —

Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 Fans were disappointed, but not disheartened. —

Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dishearten

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My advice to early career scientists is to follow your passion and not be discouraged by the current stress on the system.

— Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Kamada said the talent and experience of his teammates helped Japan avoid being discouraged after falling behind for a second time.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026