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 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

Roosevelt offered frightened and dispirited Americans a vision of a secure future. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Haina job seeker on hiatus Coda says his mental health during his job search, while dispiriting, was less affected by the tepid responses because his family had been saving aggressively. — Sarah Jackson jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Aug. 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