as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
we were disheartened by the news that our grandmother was seriously ill
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Our world is shaped by many voices and countless perspectives, some of us feel disheartened, some hopeful, and others simply focused on getting through another day.
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Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
Americans disheartened by this year’s election results may find themselves in a 2016 redux.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
The Silent Performance Killer When the team presented the problem, they were visibly disheartened.
—Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
For Mason and Brandenberg, the certification process could be isolating and disheartening, a trial by fire that would, in time, only strengthen their resolve.
—Patrice Peck, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
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Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
Americans disheartened by this year’s election results may find themselves in a 2016 redux.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
The Silent Performance Killer When the team presented the problem, they were visibly disheartened.
—Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
For Mason and Brandenberg, the certification process could be isolating and disheartening, a trial by fire that would, in time, only strengthen their resolve.
—Patrice Peck, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Dishearten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishearten. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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