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/dɪsˈhɑː.tən/ · verb
(transitive) To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage..
The repeated failures began to dishearten the team.
Do not let criticism dishearten you.
As the storm darkens around him, his spirit grows more bright and serene. That which appals and disheartens others only animates him.
Use dishearten when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Dishearten means (transitive) To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage..
Common synonyms include discourage, put off.
Possible antonyms include hearten, encourage, cheer, embolden.
The repeated failures began to dishearten the team.
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