dispirit

verb

dis·​pir·​it (ˌ)di-ˈspir-ət 

-ˈspi-rət

dispirited; dispiriting; dispirits

transitive verb

: to deprive of morale or enthusiasm

dispirited

(ˌ)di-ˈspir-ə-təd 

-ˈspi-rət

adjective

dispiritedly adverb

dispiritedness noun

Synonyms of dispirit

• discourage
• frustrate

Examples of dispirit in a Sentence

dispirited by the overwhelming amount of information needed to write the report

Recent Examples on the Web

The win eases some of the pressure on coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans, who improved sharply on defense after last week's dispiriting home loss to Oregon. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

And Clark put up a dispiriting performance, finishing with only 18 points and four assists. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

The first Pick Six column of this new season leads with an analysis of the Chargers’ dispiriting opener and a look at why Herbert won’t become the best QB in franchise history, let alone the league. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Kiju tried to say more, but she was dispirited, and nothing came out. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

dis- + spirit

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dispirit

• spirit

Kids Definition

dispirit

verb

dis·​pir·​it (ˈ)dis-ˈpir-ət 

: to deprive of cheerful spirit : dishearten

dispiritedly adverb

dispiritedness noun