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
Thomas Skinner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
One disheartening possibility is that AGI itself might tell people that a supernatural force underlies AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Professional wrestling fans around the world were disheartened when WWE released a large number of talent from its roster, including former world champion Braun Strowman, former NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler, and fan-favorite Dakota Kai.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
This waiting can be tedious, exasperating, and disheartening at times—just ask any seven-year-old.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Verb
That’s why the decision by some members of the unit to strike earlier this month, and their tentative plan to picket at commencement, is disheartening, as was the misinformation that has been shared in speeches, strike signage and media interviews.
—Thomas Skinner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
One disheartening possibility is that AGI itself might tell people that a supernatural force underlies AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Professional wrestling fans around the world were disheartened when WWE released a large number of talent from its roster, including former world champion Braun Strowman, former NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler, and fan-favorite Dakota Kai.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
This waiting can be tedious, exasperating, and disheartening at times—just ask any seven-year-old.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishearten
Verb
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To discourage their dog from any more late-night excursions, the Olsen family, who rescued Max two years ago, has been regularly feeding Max his treat of choice at home.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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However, the Senate's scholarship restriction could create perverse incentives, discouraging institutions from offering comprehensive aid packages to their neediest students.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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My Guard’s presence tamped down potentially dangerous outbursts of anger and despair.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Almost two decades later, his family — who spent years grappling with unanswered questions that only fueled their fear and despair — finally learned what happened to him.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Having borrowed the sand and surf motif from his surfer brother Dennis Wilson — the only surfer among the group — Brian later became inspired, and frustrated, by The Beatles’ evolving sound.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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But Nelson, clearly, is still frustrated by the decision to let such a talented player leave the team.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 June 2025
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Before the jury reached its partial verdict, the jury foreperson expressed dismay to Farber about deliberation proceedings.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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When lawmakers expressed dismay that reform wasn’t happening quickly enough, Schiraldi pleaded for patience.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2025
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“Dishearten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishearten. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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