Pronunciation: /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
verb past participle of dishearten
A1 She felt disheartened after failing her driving test.
A2 The team was disheartened by their loss in the championship game.
B1 The constant criticism from her boss disheartened her and made her consider quitting.
B2 Despite facing many obstacles, he refused to be disheartened and continued to work towards his goals.
C1 The artist was disheartened by the negative reviews of his latest exhibition, but he used it as motivation to improve.
C2 After years of setbacks and challenges, she refused to be disheartened and finally achieved her dream of opening her own business.
adjective feeling a loss of hope or confidence
A1 She felt disheartened after failing her first driving test.
A2 The team was disheartened by their loss, but they vowed to do better next time.
B1 The constant criticism from her boss left her feeling disheartened and demotivated.
B2 Despite facing numerous setbacks, he refused to be disheartened and continued to pursue his dreams.
C1 After years of hard work and dedication, she was disheartened to learn that she did not get the promotion she had been hoping for.
C2 The artist was disheartened by the lack of recognition for his work, but he remained determined to keep creating.
formal After receiving multiple rejections, she felt disheartened and considered giving up on her dreams.
informal I was really disheartened when I found out my favorite band canceled their concert.
slang I was totally disheartened when I saw my ex with someone else at the party.
figurative The constant setbacks in his career left him feeling disheartened, like a ship lost at sea with no sense of direction.
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