Dishearten: meaning, definitions and examples

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dishearten

[ dɪsˈhɑːt(ə)n ]

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feeling

To cause someone to lose determination or confidence.

Synonyms

demoralize, discourage, dismay

Examples of usage

The constant criticism began to dishearten him.
The lack of progress disheartened the team members.

Translations

Translations of the word "dishearten" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desanimar

🇮🇳 हतोत्साहित करना

🇩🇪 entmutigen

🇮🇩 meruntuhkan semangat

🇺🇦 зневірювати

🇵🇱 zniechęcać

🇯🇵 気落ちさせる

🇫🇷 décourager

🇪🇸 desanimar

🇹🇷 cesaretini kırmak

🇰🇷 낙담시키다

🇸🇦 إحباط

🇨🇿 odradit

🇸🇰 odradiť

🇨🇳 使沮丧

🇸🇮 razočarati

🇮🇸 draga úr kjark

🇰🇿 көңілсіздендіру

🇬🇪 გულგატეხილობა

🇦🇿 ruhunu salmaq

🇲🇽 desanimar

Word origin

The word 'dishearten' originated in the late 16th century, combining the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart, away' with 'hearten' meaning 'to make brave or cheerful'. Over time, its usage evolved to signify the act of causing someone to lose courage or enthusiasm. The term has maintained its essence of emotional impact throughout history, reflecting the delicate balance between encouragement and discouragement.