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- [dih-spir-it]
- /dɪˈspɪr ɪt/
- /dɪˈspɪr.ɪ.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-spir-it]
- /dɪˈspɪr ɪt/
Definitions of dispiriting word
- verb with object dispiriting to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; depress; discourage; dishearten. 1
- noun dispiriting Causing someone to lose enthusiasm and hope; disheartening. 1
- adjective dispiriting Something that is dispiriting causes you to lose your enthusiasm and excitement. 0
- adjective dispiriting tending to lower the spirit or enthusiasm; depressing; discouraging 0
- verb dispiriting present participle of dispirit. 0
- adjective dispiriting Lowering the morale of; making despondent or depressive; disheartening. 0
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Origin of dispiriting
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; di-2 + spirit
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Parts of speech for Dispiriting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dispiriting popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dispiriting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dispiriting
adj dispiriting
- dismal — causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless; melancholy: dismal weather.
- discouraging — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- demoralizing — If something is demoralizing, it makes you lose so much confidence in what you are doing that you want to give up.
- cheerless — Cheerless places or weather are dull and depressing.
- gloomy — dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
adjective dispiriting
- depressing — Something that is depressing makes you feel sad and disappointed.
- demoralising — to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of: The continuous barrage demoralized the infantry.
- upsetting — overturned: an upset milk pail.
Antonyms for dispiriting
adjective dispiriting
- uplifting — inspirational; offering or providing hope, encouragement, salvation, etc.: an uplifting sermon.
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