as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
we were disheartened by the news that our grandmother was seriously ill
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as in despair
the state of being discouraged
our excusable disheartenment in the face of overwhelming odds against winning the game
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Recent Examples of dishearten
Thomas Skinner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
One disheartening possibility is that AGI itself might tell people that a supernatural force underlies AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Professional wrestling fans around the world were disheartened when WWE released a large number of talent from its roster, including former world champion Braun Strowman, former NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler, and fan-favorite Dakota Kai.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
This waiting can be tedious, exasperating, and disheartening at times—just ask any seven-year-old.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Verb
That’s why the decision by some members of the unit to strike earlier this month, and their tentative plan to picket at commencement, is disheartening, as was the misinformation that has been shared in speeches, strike signage and media interviews.
—Thomas Skinner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
One disheartening possibility is that AGI itself might tell people that a supernatural force underlies AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Professional wrestling fans around the world were disheartened when WWE released a large number of talent from its roster, including former world champion Braun Strowman, former NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler, and fan-favorite Dakota Kai.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
This waiting can be tedious, exasperating, and disheartening at times—just ask any seven-year-old.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishearten
Verb
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That guidance similarly discourages blanket exclusions and encourages individualized assessments that consider the nature of the offense, its recency, and its relevance to the job.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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State wildlife biologists and Parks and Wildlife officials said killing the wolf is meant to change pack behavior by discouraging the predators from targeting livestock.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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But the Squid Game stops for no one, so Gi-hun will be forced to make some important choices in the face of overwhelming despair as he and the surviving players are thrust into deadlier games that test everyone’s resolve.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
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Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties are now symbols of neglect, where economic despair has replaced the industrious and seemingly indomitable spirit that had once defined them.—
Daniel A.C. McBride,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2025
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Musk was reportedly frustrated about OpenAI being part of the deal and allegedly warned G42 officials on a call that Trump would not sign off on a deal unless his company xAI was included.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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His Democratic Party predecessor, Moon Jae-in, had three years with a near supermajority in the legislature but had his agenda frustrated by party colleagues with little appetite for painful corrective measures.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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If this is what FIFA had in mind when the governing body created the 32-team tournament, much to the initial dismay of players and clubs alike, well, so far so good.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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To the dismay of some, and the thrill of others, Bill Gates recently announced his decision to sunset the foundation in 20 years and distribute $200 billion of its assets – and his personal fortune – to achieve three goals: No mom, child, or baby dies of a preventable disease.—
Timothy J. McClimon,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Dishearten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishearten. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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