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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as in despair
the state of being discouraged
our excusable disheartenment in the face of overwhelming odds against winning the game
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Recent Examples of dishearten
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
After a lot of research, a little disheartened.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Restaurant owners disheartened, but still optimistic about future While the Mohammads broke their usual public silence on divisive issues to promote immigration organizations, Rachel noted Friday's boycott may have presented an unrealistic goal for restaurants.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
The four episodes feature lots of returning cast members and new faces, but fans of Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Bridgerton (Simone Ashley), the viscount and viscountess, will be disheartened to learn that the couple doesn’t make an appearance in part one.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The program’s recent struggles disheartened him.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
After a lot of research, a little disheartened.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Restaurant owners disheartened, but still optimistic about future While the Mohammads broke their usual public silence on divisive issues to promote immigration organizations, Rachel noted Friday's boycott may have presented an unrealistic goal for restaurants.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
The four episodes feature lots of returning cast members and new faces, but fans of Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Bridgerton (Simone Ashley), the viscount and viscountess, will be disheartened to learn that the couple doesn’t make an appearance in part one.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishearten
Verb
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Make pruning cuts at a 45 degree angle to allow water runoff and discourage diseases such as bacterial leaf spot.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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That's why Schwartz discourages people from self-diagnosing and treating with cleanses.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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Cala di Lucia Rosa is said to be named after a resident who threw herself from the cliff in despair after her father forced her to marry a wealthy suitor instead of her true love, a farmer.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Only the Clippers came out flat, never landed that first punch and hope quickly turned to despair.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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After a fall that left so many fan bases frustrated, this is a spring worth celebrating.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, American consumers are already frustrated by the high cost of living.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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His comments come as those allies express new dismay over the energy escalation, which has already driven up prices in Europe, and have shown little desire to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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Columbia University's Naftali said the consensus that developed in that era against assassinations was a product of several things, including public dismay over the imperial presidency in the wake of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Dishearten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishearten. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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