dispiriting
Definition
- Adjective:
- Causing a loss of hope, enthusiasm, or confidence; discouraging: The word "dispiriting" describes something that lowers morale, dampens spirits, or makes one feel disheartened and less determined.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe prolonged situations or atmospheres: Often applied to circumstances, environments, or news that systematically erode optimism over time.
Variants and Related Words
- Dispirit (verb): To cause someone to lose enthusiasm or hope; to discourage.
- Dispirited (adjective): Having lost enthusiasm and hope; dejected.
Synonyms
- Discouraging
- Disheartening
- Demoralizing
- Depressing
Antonyms
- Encouraging
- Heartening
- Uplifting
- Inspiriting
Related Phrases and Idioms
- A dispiriting sight/sound/experience: A common collocation emphasizing something seen, heard, or felt that causes a drop in morale.
Adjective
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destructive of morale and self-reliance
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