Dispirit: meaning, definitions and examples
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dispirit
[ dɪˈspɪrɪt ]
emotional state
To dispirit someone means to cause them to lose hope, enthusiasm, or confidence. It often involves undermining someone's morale or motivation. This can happen through negative feedback, discouraging events, or challenging circumstances. When a person is dispirited, they might feel defeated or apathetic about their goals or aspirations. The act of dispiriting can have significant emotional effects on an individual or a group.
Synonyms
deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dismay
Examples of usage
- The constant criticism dispirited the team.
- Rainy weather can dispirit even the most optimistic people.
- He tried not to let criticism dispirit him.
- The loss of the game dispirited the fans.
Translations
Translations of the word "dispirit" in other languages:
🇵🇹 despir
🇮🇳 निराश करना
🇩🇪 entmutigen
🇮🇩 menyurutkan semangat
🇺🇦 позбавляти духу
🇵🇱 zniechęcać
🇯🇵 気を失わせる
🇫🇷 démoraliser
🇪🇸 desanimar
🇹🇷 cesaretini kırmak
🇰🇷 기력을 잃게 하다
🇸🇦 يُفقد الحماس
🇨🇿 odradit
🇸🇰 odradiť
🇨🇳 使失去信心
🇸🇮 odvrniti
🇮🇸 drepa mót
🇰🇿 құлшындырып алу
🇬🇪 გადაიხედოს
🇦🇿 ruhu qırmaq
🇲🇽 desanimar
Etymology
The word 'dispirit' originated in the late 14th century as a combination of the prefix 'dis-', meaning 'apart' or 'away', and 'spirit', which refers to the emotional or mental state of individuals. The term 'spirit' itself comes from the Latin 'spiritus', meaning 'breath' or 'soul', suggesting an essence that is life-giving or vital. Over time, 'dispirit' evolved to specifically signify the act of taking away someone's spirit or enthusiasm. Its usage has been linked to various contexts, particularly in literature and discussions surrounding morale, hinting at its deep roots in emotional and psychological discourse. As language evolved, 'dispirit' maintained its significance, often appearing in texts addressing moral or motivational themes, emphasizing the human experience of hope and despair.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,055, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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