What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disheartening
Example
The team's loss was disheartening for their fans. [disheartening: adjective]
Example
The constant rejection letters were disheartening for the job seeker. [disheartening: adjective]
dispiriting
Example
The lack of progress on the project was dispiriting for the team. [dispiriting: adjective]
Example
The negative feedback from the boss was dispiriting for the employee. [dispiriting: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disheartening is more commonly used than dispiriting in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disheartening and dispiriting?
Both disheartening and dispiriting are formal words that may not be used in everyday conversation. However, disheartening is slightly more common and may be used in a wider range of contexts.
