as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
we were disheartened by the news that our grandmother was seriously ill
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dishearten
Sanchez’s father, Esteban Sanchez, the child of Mexican immigrants, is disheartened by the messaging behind Trump’s recent actions on immigration.
—
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Michael was understandably disheartened after leaving Newcastle in 2018.
—Colin Millar, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The experience can be both disheartening and frustrating, leaving you questioning your resolve.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
While a disheartening string of losses, there’s at least some reason for optimism.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dishearten
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Michael was understandably disheartened after leaving Newcastle in 2018.
—Colin Millar, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The experience can be both disheartening and frustrating, leaving you questioning your resolve.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
While a disheartening string of losses, there’s at least some reason for optimism.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dishearten
Cite this Entry
“Dishearten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishearten. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share