Dispiriting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈspɪɹɪtɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dispiriting is an adjective meaning Lowering the morale of; making despondent or depressive; disheartening.
Meaning
Lowering the morale of; making despondent or depressive; disheartening.
More Meanings
- 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
Depending on context, synonyms include grim, dismal, gloomy, dark, disconsolate, depressing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disheartening, demoralizing, demoralising, dismal, discouraging, depressing.
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