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Meaning of disheartening
The primary meaning of the word "disheartening" is to cause someone to feel less confident or enthusiastic.
Etymology of disheartening
The word "disheartening" originated in the 15th century from the Old French words "des" meaning "opposite of" and "corage" meaning "heart" or "courage", with the suffix "-ing" added to form a present participle, indicating an action that is ongoing or continuous.
Synonyms
discouraging
dispiriting
depressing
demoralizing
disconcerting
unsettling
unnerving
demotivating
unheartening
deflating
disappointing
disillusioning
saddening
gloomy
dismal
bleak
hopeless
despairing
dejecting
crushing
spiritless
uninspiring
unmotivating
unenthusiastic
unencouraging
unpromising
gloomful
somber
dismal
dreary
bleak
cheerless
joyless
melancholy
mournful
sorrowful
despondent
desponding
Definitions
- Causing someone to feel less confident or enthusiastic
- Making someone feel dispirited or demoralized
- Causing a feeling of hopelessness or despair
Usage Examples
- The news of the project's cancellation was disheartening for the team.
- The disheartening results of the experiment made us question our hypothesis.
- The disheartening performance of the company led to a significant loss of investor confidence.
Antonyms
encouraging
uplifting
inspiring
motivating
heartening
reassuring
comforting
cheering
exhilarating
thrilling
exciting
stimulating
invigorating
refreshing
renewing
revitalizing
energizing
boosting
uplifting
reassuring
satisfying
pleasing
delightful
wonderful
marvelous
fantastic
extraordinary
exceptional
outstanding