dishearten — to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage or demoralize
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage or demoralize
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈhɑːrtən/
Example Sentences
- Don't let one bad grade dishearten you - even Einstein failed math class!
- The rain didn't dishearten the picnic-goers; they just moved the party indoors.
- My cooking skills are so bad, I can dishearten a smoke detector.
dishearten
VERB[/dɪsˈhɑːrtən/]
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage or demoralize
The rejection letter made her completely dishearten and drop her shoulders.
Even kindergarten dreams can dishearten
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th century English, combining the prefix 'dis-' with 'heart' and the verb-forming suffix '-en'. Literally meant 'to take the heart out of someone,' referring to removing courage or spirit.
Breakdown
dis- (opposite/removal) + heart (courage/spirit) + -en (verb-forming suffix)
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📝Examples
“Don't let one bad grade dishearten you - even Einstein failed math class!”
“The rain didn't dishearten the picnic-goers; they just moved the party indoors.”
“My cooking skills are so bad, I can dishearten a smoke detector.”
“The coach tried not to let the team's poor performance dishearten him.”
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