Disheartenment: meaning, definitions and examples
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disheartenment
[ dɪsˈhɑːrt(ə)nm(ə)nt ]
feeling
a feeling of discouragement or disappointment
Synonyms
despondency, disappointment, discouragement, dismay
Examples of usage
- The constant criticism from his boss led to a sense of disheartenment.
- Despite her hard work, she could not shake off the disheartenment she felt.
- The team's loss in the final game left them with a deep sense of disheartenment.
result
the state of being disheartened; loss of enthusiasm or motivation
Synonyms
dejection, demoralization, despair, hopelessness
Examples of usage
- The constant failures led to a general disheartenment among the team members.
- The disheartenment caused by the lack of progress affected the overall morale of the group.
Translations
Translations of the word "disheartenment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desânimo
🇮🇳 निराशा
🇩🇪 Entmutigung
🇮🇩 kekecewaan
🇺🇦 зневіра
🇵🇱 zniechęcenie
🇯🇵 落胆
🇫🇷 découragement
🇪🇸 desaliento
🇹🇷 cesaretsizlik
🇰🇷 실망
🇸🇦 إحباط
🇨🇿 malomyslnost
🇸🇰 zmalomyseľnosť
🇨🇳 沮丧
🇸🇮 potrtost
🇮🇸 vonbrigði
🇰🇿 түңілу
🇬🇪 იმედგადაწურვა
🇦🇿 ümidsizlik
🇲🇽 desaliento
Word origin
The word 'disheartenment' is derived from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' or 'lack of' and 'hearten' meaning 'to give courage or confidence'. The term has been in use since the late 18th century and reflects the human experience of feeling discouraged or dispirited in the face of challenges or setbacks.