Disheartening: meaning, definitions and examples

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disheartening

[ dɪsˈhɑːrt(ə)nɪŋ ]

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feeling or emotion

Causing someone to lose determination or confidence; discouraging.

Synonyms

demoralizing, depressing, discouraging, dismaying, dispiriting

Examples of usage

The news of failing the exam was disheartening for the students.
The constant rejection letters were disheartening for the job seeker.
The lack of progress in the project was disheartening for the team.
His disheartening words made her question her abilities.
The disheartening feedback from the critics affected the artist.

Translations

Translations of the word "disheartening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desanimador

🇮🇳 निराशाजनक

🇩🇪 entmutigend

🇮🇩 mengecewakan

🇺🇦 знеохочуючий

🇵🇱 przygnębiający

🇯🇵 がっかりさせる

🇫🇷 décourageant

🇪🇸 desalentador

🇹🇷 moral bozucu

🇰🇷 낙담시키는

🇸🇦 محبط

🇨🇿 skličující

🇸🇰 skľučujúci

🇨🇳 令人沮丧的

🇸🇮 razočarajoč

🇮🇸 draga úr

🇰🇿 көңілсіздендіретін

🇬🇪 იმედგაცრუებული

🇦🇿 məyus edən

🇲🇽 desalentador

Word origin

The word 'disheartening' originated from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away', and 'hearten' meaning 'to give strength or courage'. Therefore, 'disheartening' refers to something that takes away one's courage or determination, making them feel discouraged or demoralized. The term has been in use since the late 18th century, evolving to describe situations or events that have a negative impact on one's emotions or motivation.