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
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
This domino effect has been glaring as the Knicks have lost six of their last nine games, the latest coming in Friday’s disheartening 116-99 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
This should feel more than disheartening for anyone who cares about or still believes in the promise of the internet and technology to broaden our worldview, increase resilience, and expose us to the version of humanity that is always worth helping and saving.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
But after Tuesday’s disheartening 2-0 home loss to the Ottawa Senators, two things Lamoriello firmly understands — math and reality — are going to get his attention soon.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Walmart Faces Questions After Rolling Back DEI By Aman Kidwai
Workplaces Editor
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For an HR or diversity leader, or any manager who values inclusive workplaces, the headlines over the last few months may be disheartening, even gaining momentum since Inauguration Day.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
This domino effect has been glaring as the Knicks have lost six of their last nine games, the latest coming in Friday’s disheartening 116-99 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
This should feel more than disheartening for anyone who cares about or still believes in the promise of the internet and technology to broaden our worldview, increase resilience, and expose us to the version of humanity that is always worth helping and saving.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
But after Tuesday’s disheartening 2-0 home loss to the Ottawa Senators, two things Lamoriello firmly understands — math and reality — are going to get his attention soon.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishearten
Verb
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Trump wanted to discourage DEI efforts by corporations and others.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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None of the other 23 states that allow initiatives, most in the Midwest and West, go so far out of their way to discourage them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pop-music history is filled to the brim with breakups — endless tales of heartbreak, vengeance, and despair.—
Ryan Leas,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2025
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Late in the film, Erivo has one particularly unforgettable moment of raw, wrenching despair, her wail of grief cutting right through the screen.—
Sezin Koehler,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The use of generic, impersonal responses frustrates customers.—
Rob Lancit,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Struggling to adapt to announcements regarding trade, and whether to treat them as threats that may not evolve into policy, has frustrated Hassane El-Khoury, CEO of ON Semiconductor.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gone, too, is the Latin Mass revival, which, to the dismay of many Catholics around the world, Francis quashed via a motu proprio in 2021.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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The raid at the Copa Club was greeted with dismay online.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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