dispirit (Meaning)
dispirit (v)
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
dispirit (v. t.)
To deprive of cheerful spirits; to depress the spirits of; to dishearten; to discourage.
To distill or infuse the spirit of.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dispirit
dispirit Sentence Examples
- The constant rejections were dispiriting, causing her to lose hope in her writing abilities.
- Witnessing the poverty and suffering in the slums was dispiriting, and it left a lasting impact on her psyche.
- The oppressive heat and humidity of the summer made it dispiriting to venture outdoors, leading to a sense of lethargy and isolation.
- The dispiriting news of the war left the entire nation in a state of shock and despair.
- He found the dispiriting routine of his job soul-crushing, longing for something more meaningful and fulfilling.
- The dispiriting loss in the championship game left the team feeling dejected and demoralized.
- He struggled to maintain his enthusiasm when faced with the dispiriting task of cleaning out the attic, filled with years of accumulated clutter.
- The dispiriting state of the economy left many people feeling uncertain about their future prospects and financial security.
- The dispiriting sight of abandoned buildings and empty storefronts in the town center painted a grim picture of its declining fortunes.
- The dispiriting realization that he would never achieve his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut filled him with a sense of emptiness and regret.
FAQs About the word dispirit
lower someone's spirits; make downheartedTo deprive of cheerful spirits; to depress the spirits of; to dishearten; to discourage., To distill or infuse the spir
frustrate,discourage, intimidate,dishearten, frighten, unnerve, daunt, demoralize, scare, enfeeble
nerve, cheer, nerve, steel, cheer, steel, encourage,encourage, fortify, reassure
The constant rejections were dispiriting, causing her to lose hope in her writing abilities.
Witnessing the poverty and suffering in the slums was dispiriting, and it left a lasting impact on her psyche.
The oppressive heat and humidity of the summer made it dispiriting to venture outdoors, leading to a sense of lethargy and isolation.
The dispiriting news of the war left the entire nation in a state of shock and despair.
