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dispirit

[dɪˈspɪrɪt]

dispirit Definition

  • 1to make someone feel very unhappy and without hope
  • 2to discourage or dishearten

Using dispirit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dispirit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The constant setbacks dispirited the team.

  • Example

    The negative feedback dispirited her from continuing her work.

  • Example

    The lack of support dispirited the volunteers.

dispirit Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using dispirit

  • a spirit-breaking experience

    an experience that is so difficult or traumatic that it destroys someone's confidence or willpower

    Example

    The loss of his job was a spirit-breaking experience for him.

  • to become discouraged or disheartened

    Example

    Despite the setbacks, she refused to lose heart and continued to work hard.

  • take the wind out of someone's sails

    to cause someone to lose enthusiasm or confidence

    Example

    The negative feedback took the wind out of her sails and she lost her motivation.

Phrases with dispirit

  • news that is discouraging or depressing

    Example

    The dispiriting news about the economy caused a lot of anxiety among the public.

  • an effect that causes someone to feel discouraged or disheartened

    Example

    The constant criticism had a dispiriting effect on her motivation.

  • an experience that leaves someone feeling unhappy and without hope

    Example

    The failure of his business was a dispiriting experience for him.

Origins of dispirit

from Old French 'despirer', meaning 'to lose heart'

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Summary: dispirit in Brief

'Dispirit' [dɪˈspɪrɪt] means to make someone feel very unhappy and without hope, or to discourage or dishearten. It is often used in situations where setbacks or lack of support cause a loss of motivation, as in 'The constant setbacks dispirited the team.' 'Dispirit' extends into phrases like 'dispiriting news,' and idioms like 'take the wind out of someone's sails,' denoting a loss of enthusiasm or confidence.