Resilience Building Vocabulary

verb past participle of dishearten

adjective feeling a loss of hope or confidence

• After receiving multiple rejections, she felt disheartened and considered giving up on her dreams.
• I was really disheartened when I found out my favorite band canceled their concert.
• I was totally disheartened when I saw my ex with someone else at the party.
• The constant setbacks in his career left him feeling disheartened, like a ship lost at sea with no sense of direction.

adjective giving someone support, confidence, or hope

• The teacher's feedback was very encouraging, motivating the students to work harder.
• I find it really encouraging when my friends cheer me on during a tough workout.
• My coach gave me some really hype and encouraging words before the big game.
• The warm sunshine on a cold winter day can be quite encouraging, lifting one's spirits.