What does dispirited mean?
Dispirited means simple past and past participle of dispirit.
Dispirited
/dɪˈspɪɹɪtəd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of dispirit.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of dispirit
- Without energy, gusto or drive, enervated, without the will to accomplish, disheartened.
Example Sentences
So dispirited were the troops after the loss of their beloved commander that they moped about and could barely be bothered to eat let alone load their guns.
The shift in the balance of power online has allowed anyone to publish to the world, from dispirited teenagers in south London to an anonymous cyber-dissident in a Middle East autocracy.
Synonyms for dispirited
Antonyms for dispirited
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dispirited
- most dispirited
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dispirited?
Common synonyms include dejected, blue, downcast, listless.
What is the opposite of dispirited?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dispirited in a sentence?
So dispirited were the troops after the loss of their beloved commander that they moped about and could barely be bothered to eat let alone load their guns.
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