dis·heart·en [disheartendisheartensdishearteneddisheartening] BrE [dɪsˈhɑːtn] NAmE [dɪsˈhɑːrtn] verb ~ sb to make sb lose hope or confidence Syn: ↑discourage •Don't let this defeat dishearten you. Derived Words: ↑disheartened▪ ↑disheartening Verb forms:
Example Bank: •Even the experts don't know. I find it very disheartening. •What makes it so disheartening is that nobody cares what happens.
Example Bank: •I am disheartened by their attitude.