Synonyms of losing heart

losing heart

phrase

present participle of lose heart

as in despairing

to lose all hope or confidence

He told his friend not to lose heart because they might still win the game.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despairing
• suffering
• grieving
• mourning
• giving up
• hurting
• desponding
• bleeding
• surrendering
• discouraging
• agonizing
• darkening
• yielding
• disheartening
• saddening
• sorrowing
• dispiriting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cheering (up)
• brightening
• perking (up)
• rejoicing
• encouraging
• reassuring
• hoping
• assuring
• heartening
• exulting