as in discourages
to lessen the courage or confidence of
we were disheartened by the news that our grandmother was seriously ill
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Still, talent alone cannot produce growth if the broader economic environment discourages investment or drives workers elsewhere.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026 -
The travel watch still discourages unnecessary travel.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Jan. 2026
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Usually the offseason frustrates me.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Made almost entirely from screen recordings and captures, Their Eyes frustrates the viewer’s desire to see beyond the digital interface.—
Farren Fei Yuan,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Disheartens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disheartens. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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