dispiritedly
Adverb: - In a manner showing low spirits or lack of enthusiasm: To do something in a way that shows one feels discouraged, dejected, or has lost hope and energy.
The adverb "dispiritedly" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done with a sense of discouragement, low morale, or a lack of spirit. - It typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of a clause. - It is used in formal or literary contexts to describe behavior or actions.
- "to speak/answer dispiritedly": to reply in a voice that lacks energy or enthusiasm.
- When asked about his plans, he answered dispiritedly, as if he had already given up.
- "to work/perform dispiritedly": to carry out a task without vigor or hope.
- The staff worked dispiritedly under the constant criticism.
- Dispirited (adjective): Having lost enthusiasm and hope; dejected.
- The dispirited crowd began to leave the stadium early.
- Dispirit (verb - less common): To cause (someone) to lose enthusiasm or hope; to discourage.
- The constant failures began to dispirit the researchers.
- Dejectedly: In a sad and depressed manner.
- Despondently: In a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.
- Listlessly: Without energy or enthusiasm.
- Gloomily: In a dark or pessimistic manner.
- Enthusiastically: With intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
- Energetically: In a manner showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- Cheerfully: In a noticeably happy and optimistic way.
The core meaning of "dispiritedly" revolves around a loss of spirit, hope, or morale. It implies that the usual energy, courage, or enthusiasm for an activity is absent. The action is performed, but without heart or expectation of a positive outcome.
- in a dispirited manner without hope
- the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances