heartened 1 of 2

adjective

as in reassured

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verb

past tense of hearten
as in encouraged
to fill with courage or strength of purpose thinking we were hopelessly lost, we were heartened by the sight of a familiar farmhouse

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Recent Examples of heartened
Verb
Democrats have been heartened by a raft of new polling showing their candidates either leading or running even with Republicans. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Amidst the court battle and confusion, locals are at least heartened to see their beloved park getting more national attention. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 In a statement, Kenneth Kahn, chair of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, said he was heartened by the creation of the Mishopshno State Marine Conservation Area, named for a nearby historical village. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Overcast Milan was looking even grayer than I’d have liked, but I was heartened by a gracious welcome at the Park Hyatt, tucked away on a side street of the Piazza del Duomo. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 The Night Manager star was heartened by the positive reputation that Hillary still maintains in the region where the film takes place. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026 Ambuehl is heartened by the continuing recovery of the Palisades and Malibu. — Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 Titus Huard, a junior quarterback at Valor Christian, has been heartened by Nix’s vulnerability discussing the struggles of his position. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2026 But he is heartened by the manpower that state and federal agencies and nonprofits like his are aiming at keeping relatively cool streams for the trout. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartened
  1. reassured
  2. encouraged
  3. unafraid
  4. inspired
  5. emboldened
  6. brave
  7. undaunted
  8. courageous
Adjective
  • Given the recent weakness in the stock and the broader macro uncertainty, hearing from management left us feeling more reassured in our position.
    — Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of reassured
Verb
  • Despite their harmless appearance, these exercises encouraged behaviors associated with manipulation and resistance to oversight.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The report detailed the ways in which the app’s user design and promotions encouraged more betting — even after the reporter opted into responsible gaming tools designed to slow users down.
    — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of encouraged
Adjective
  • Reese has been unafraid at times to speak or write her opinions on societal topics that resonate with at least one corner of the universe.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • And when stocks went on a skid last week, investors were unafraid to turn to their traditional place of refuge, sending Treasury yields sharply lower in the process.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of unafraid
Verb
  • The home’s pointed arches, organic geometries, and natural materials were inspired by the earth and the sea.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Her videos showing off her collection of unusual footwear — ranging from ’90s-era Vivienne Westwood animal paw boots to Marni loafers with hoop piercings — inspired others to do the same or find some freaky shoes of their own.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspired
Adjective
  • Ukraine now faces the prospect of punishing winter barrages on its electricity and other energy installations by an emboldened Russian President Vladimir Putin.
    — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026
  • An emboldened Lizzie finally confronts Abby over her cruelty in the fourth episode after learning that her stepmother plans to divorce Andrew and take half his money.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of emboldened
Adjective
  • There is no ‘Logan’ without his brave portrayal of Charles Xavier.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Bacon’s own utopian fantasy The New Atlantis imagines a brave technocratic future, and seemingly predicts everything from submarines to genetic modification and the internet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of brave
Adjective
  • That might help explain, in part, why many Republican officials seem undaunted — even emboldened — by the blowback to this new Ramaswamy ad.
    — Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In IconArrows pointing outwards The steadiness at the index level reflects full sponsorship of equities by professional investors, who appear undaunted by the ubiquitous warnings of weak post-summer seasonal patterns.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of undaunted
Adjective
  • Research by Harvard Business School Professor Ranjay Gulati found that courageous and effective leaders create positive narratives that guide them through chaos, often recasting their work as a mission.
    — Olivia Ludington, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The defeat coming against someone playing such courageous tennis is why Wawrinka’s triumph still resonates.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of courageous

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