Meaning & use
disheartened
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Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; discouraged.
See it in a sentence
She felt disheartened after receiving another rejection letter.
The team was disheartened by the loss but vowed to train harder.
A note on using this word
Usually describes a temporary emotional state rather than a permanent trait, and is often followed by 'by' or 'about.'
Words with a similar meaning
discourageddemoralized
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Words with an opposite meaning
encouragedheartened
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