What does dispiriting mean?
Dispiriting means Lowering the morale of; making despondent or depressive; disheartening..
Dispiriting
/dɪˈspɪɹɪtɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Lowering the morale of; making despondent or depressive; disheartening..
Definitions by Sense
- Lowering the morale of; making despondent or depressive; disheartening.
- present participle and gerund of dispirit
Example Sentences
Luckily, though, the sumptuous, eerie look and mood of the movie make it possible to ignore this dispiriting and superfluous adherence to convention.
Kane's late leveller will make a big difference to England's morale before two home games against Italy and Hungary, as a second successive loss would have been dispiriting for a side suffering a physical and mental toll after such a long season.
Synonyms for dispiriting
Antonyms for dispiriting
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dispiriting
- most dispiriting
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dispiriting?
Common synonyms include grim, dismal, blue, gloomy.
What is the opposite of dispiriting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dispiriting in a sentence?
Luckily, though, the sumptuous, eerie look and mood of the movie make it possible to ignore this dispiriting and superfluous adherence to convention.
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