Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Frustrated; Disheartened: A state of feeling discouraged or dispirited due to failure, unmet aspirations, or obstacles that prevent one from achieving a desired goal or ambition. It describes a loss of morale or determination.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Sau nhiều lần thất bại, anh ấy trở nên thất chí. (After many failures, he became frustrated/disheartened.)
  • Đừng thất chí vì một vài khó khăn ban đầu. (Don't be discouraged by a few initial difficulties.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "thất chí" is considered literary and is often used in formal or written contexts to describe a profound sense of discouragement, often related to one's life ambitions or career path.

Variants and Related Words

• Thất vọng (adj): disappointed; let down. This is a more common and general term for disappointment.
• Nản chí (adj): discouraged; to lose heart. Similar in meaning but can imply a more temporary or situational loss of will.
• Đắc chí (adj): smug; self-satisfied. This is the traditional antonym, meaning to have one's wishes fulfilled.

Synonyms

• Discouraged: having lost confidence or enthusiasm.
• Dispirited: deprived of morale or hope.
• Crestfallen: sad and disappointed.

Related Idioms

• "Thất chí nản lòng": A phrase combining "thất chí" with "nản lòng" (disheartened) to emphasize a complete state of discouragement and loss of will to continue.
  • Gặp thử thách liên tiếp, cô ấy thất chí nản lòng. (Facing consecutive challenges, she became utterly disheartened.)

adj

1. frustrated