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verb dis·pir·it \ (ˌ)dis-ˈpir-ət , -ˈpi-rət \

Definition of dispirit

transitive verb

:to deprive of morale or enthusiasm

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dispirited

adjective

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dispiritedly

adverb

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dispiritedness

noun

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Examples of dispirit in a Sentence

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

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Purists may be further dispirited by the huge betting volume, which according to Kornegay is being driven partly by small bets placed on McGregor by UFC fans.

— david z. morris, Fortune, "Mayweather-McGregor ‘Money Fight’ Expected to Shatter Betting Records as Odds Get Closer," 26 Aug. 2017
In an effort to promote this feature about social media stars on their own social media accounts (the world is eating itself, every day), THR tweeted a fascinating, dispiriting pie chart, one that pertains exactly to the topic of envy.

— richard lawson, Vanities, "Who Is America’s Most Envied Kardashian-Jenner?," 16 Aug. 2017
In an effort to promote this feature about social media stars on their own social media accounts (the world is eating itself, every day), T.H.R. tweeted a fascinating, dispiriting pie chart, one that pertains exactly to the topic of envy.

— richard lawson, vanityfair.com, "Who Is America’s Most Envied Kardashian-Jenner?," 16 Aug. 2017
There had been sleepless nights, stressful decision-making, dispiriting chemotherapy, tests, crowdfunding campaigns and lots of uncertainty.

— allie gross, Detroit Free Press, "Beaumont plastic surgeon takes cases others said couldn't be done," 15 July 2017
Our payoff — a return to sunshine and more comfortable humidity levels — for all of this dispiriting weather appears to arrive for the weekend.

— rick grow, Washington Post, "D.C.-area forecast: Not as hot, with showers a risk today, and remaining unsettled through Friday," 5 July 2017
On top of that, short-sighted Cook County politicians stuck the USGA with a last-minute security bill approaching $1 million, setting a negative, dispiriting tone.

— teddy greenstein, chicagotribune.com, "What's next for Olympia Fields? Perhaps a BMW or PGA Championship," 2 July 2017
Soon—David Sims analyzes Hollywood’s dispiriting trend of using multi-film sagas to attract audiences.

— the editors, The Atlantic, "The Atlantic's Week in Culture," 16 June 2017
First is that Republicans are simply dispirited after an already grueling year and simply stayed home.

— chris stirewalt, Fox News, "Press pause," 14 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of dispirit

dis- + spirit

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First Known Use: 1647

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dispirit Synonyms

Synonyms

chill, daunt, demoralize, dishearten, dismay, discourage, frustrate, unman, unnerve

Antonyms

embolden, encourage, hearten, nerve, steel

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browbeat, bully, cow, intimidate; depress, sadden, weigh; afflict, try; damp, dampen, deaden; distress, trouble; bother, irk, vex, worry; debilitate, enfeeble, undermine, weaken; frighten, horrify, scare

Near Antonyms

buoy (up), cheer, gladden; animate, enliven, invigorate; enforce, fortify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen; assure, reassure; boost, energize, excite, galvanize, inspire, lift, provoke, quicken, rally, stimulate, stir

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