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Dishearten: meaning, definitions and examples

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dishearten

 

[ dษชsหˆhษ‘หt(ษ™)n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling

To cause someone to lose determination or confidence.

Synonyms

demoralize, discourage, dismay.

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Word Description / Examples
dishearten

This word is used to describe a loss of hope or enthusiasm, often in a general or mild way.

  • The team's repeated losses began to dishearten the players
  • The lack of progress on the project disheartened the employees
discourage

This word is used when someone is made less confident or willing to do something, often through negative feedback or obstacles.

  • The teacher's harsh comments discouraged him from pursuing his passion for writing
  • The bad weather discouraged them from going on a hike
dismay

This word is often used to express a sudden or deep disappointment and concern, sometimes leading to a sense of shock or alarm.

  • The unexpected results of the election caused him great dismay
  • She looked at the broken vase with dismay
demoralize

This word implies a more profound and often deliberate action to make someone lose confidence or spirit. It is often used in competitive or challenging situations.

  • The constant criticism demoralized the young artist
  • The relentless pressure from their competitors demoralized the team

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desanimar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคคเฅ‹เคคเฅเคธเคพเคนเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entmutigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meruntuhkan semangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะตะฒั–ั€ัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zniechฤ™caฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐ—่ฝใกใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcourager

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desanimar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesaretini kฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚™๋‹ด์‹œํ‚ค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุญุจุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odradit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odradiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝฟๆฒฎไธง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razoฤarati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ draga รบr kjark

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉาฃั–ะปัั–ะทะดะตะฝะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ruhunu salmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desanimar

Etymology

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.

See also: brokenhearted, disheartened, disheartening, halfheartedly, heart, heartache, heartbeat, heartbreak, heartbreaker, heartbreaking, heartbreakingly, heartbroken, heartening, heartfelt, heartily, heartland, heartless, heartlessly, heartlessness, heartsease, heartthrob, heartwarming, hearty.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,323, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.