disheartened
/dɪsˈhɑrtnd/ · dis·heart·ened
verb
- To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage. Her parents' disheartening words about her art made her lose confidence in her abilities.
- To deprive someone of their courage or spirit. The harsh criticism disheartened the team, causing them to doubt their chances of winning.
adjective
- Discouraged, despairing. After the breakup, she felt disheartened and struggled to find the motivation to do anything.
- Lacking courage or spirit. The disheartened look on his face told her that he had given up on the project.
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Did you know? The word 'disheartened' has been used in literature to describe characters who have lost their courage or spirit, such as in Shakespeare's 'Henry V', where the character of King Henry is described as disheartened after a series of setbacks.