dishearten (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/
Definition
To cause someone to lose determination, confidence, or enthusiasm.
Examples
The constant rejections began to dishearten the young artist.
Don't let a few setbacks dishearten you; keep working towards your goal.
The team's morale was disheartened by the unexpected loss.
How to Use dishearten
- dishearten someone (prepositional phrase)
- To make a specific person lose determination, confidence, or enthusiasm. — "The constant criticism began to dishearten the young writer."
- dishearten someone by something (prepositional phrase)
- To cause someone to lose determination, confidence, or enthusiasm due to a specific event or action. — "They were disheartened by the lack of progress on the project."
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