What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
discouraged
Example
After failing the exam, she felt discouraged and doubted her abilities. [discouraged: adjective]
Example
The constant rejections from job applications left him feeling discouraged and unmotivated. [feeling discouraged: gerund or present participle]
dispirited
Example
The team's loss in the championship game left them dispirited and dejected. [dispirited: adjective]
Example
The long hours and tedious work left her feeling dispirited and drained. [feeling dispirited: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Discouraged is more commonly used than dispirited in everyday language, but both words can be used interchangeably in appropriate contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between discouraged and dispirited?
Both discouraged and dispirited are considered formal words and may not be commonly used in casual conversation.
