dishearten Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dis*heart"en transitive verb

Etymology

Pref. dis- + hearten.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Disheartened ; present participle & verbal noun Disheartening

Definitions

1. To discourage; to deprive of courage and hope; to depress the spirits of; to deject.

   Regiments . . . utterly disorganized and disheartened. Macaulay.

   Syn. -- To dispirit; discourage; depress; deject; deter; terrify.