Synonyms of dishearten

dishearten

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈhär-tᵊn 

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

• discourage
• frustrate
• daunt
• dispirit
• intimidate
• frighten
• demoralize
• unnerve
• scare
• bother
• worry
• afflict
• dismay
• unman
• horrify
• browbeat
• chill
• try
• throw cold water on
• distress
• sadden
• trouble
• depress
• weigh
• bully
• cow
• weaken
• undermine
• deaden
• dampen
• vex
• debilitate
• irk
• damp
• enfeeble

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encourage
• nerve
• steel
• cheer
• hearten
• embolden
• enforce
• reinforce
• assure
• enliven
• strengthen
• animate
• gladden
• reassure
• invigorate
• fortify
• stimulate
• excite
• buoy (up)
• inspire
• provoke
• stir
• lift
• energize
• quicken
• reenforce
• boost
• rally
• galvanize

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of dishearten

The theft was indicative of a disheartening trend unfolding across the United States; other Nativity scenes had been looted that year, including displays in Tennessee, West Virginia and Minnesota. —John Otis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024

Donte Mills, a lawyer representing Neely's family, said at a news conference that he was disheartened by the verdict Monday, as supporters held up a picture of Neely dressed as Jackson. —Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024

The defense hung tough for much of the afternoon, giving the team at least one positive to take away from a disheartening loss. —Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Nov. 2024

He was disheartened hearing that McBride was specifically being targeted in the effort to restrict bathrooms. —Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 23 Nov. 2024