Synonyms of dishearten

dishearten

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈhär-tᵊn 

as in to discourage

to lessen the courage or confidence of

we were disheartened by the news that our grandmother was seriously ill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discourage
• frustrate
• daunt
• dispirit
• intimidate
• frighten
• demoralize
• unnerve
• scare
• bother
• worry
• afflict
• dismay
• unman
• horrify
• browbeat
• chill
• try
• throw cold water on
• distress
• sadden
• trouble
• depress
• weigh
• bully
• cow
• weaken
• undermine
• deaden
• dampen
• vex
• debilitate
• irk
• damp
• enfeeble

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encourage
• nerve
• steel
• cheer
• hearten
• embolden
• enforce
• reinforce
• assure
• enliven
• strengthen
• animate
• gladden
• reassure
• invigorate
• fortify
• stimulate
• excite
• buoy (up)
• inspire
• provoke
• stir
• lift
• energize
• quicken
• reenforce
• boost
• rally
• galvanize

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of dishearten

This can be disheartening, especially when funding for alternative meat companies used to be more attainable. —Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024

Monica Sorelle’s debut sensitively views the disheartening changes afoot through the eyes of a fictional Haitian family — demolition worker dad (Atibon Nazaire), seamstress mom (Sheila Anozier) and wannabe stand-up comedian son (Chris Renois). —Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024

Do not get disheartened by negativity or skepticism. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

Despite the infighting that flared up among hunters, Pam Harte, an activist and producer on the film, was disheartened that the film didn’t have more legislative influence. —Britta Lokting, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2024