disheartened
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for disheartened, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Feeling discouraged or having lost hope or confidence.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
demoralised
demoralized
Antonyms
Etymology
Comes from the verb hearten.
Full origin of disheartened →Frequently asked questions
What does “disheartened” mean?
The word “disheartened” means feeling discouraged or having lost hope or confidence. In plain terms, feeling down or discouraged after a setback.
How do you use “disheartened” in a sentence?
Here is “disheartened” used in a sentence: “The team looked disheartened after the loss.”
What part of speech is “disheartened”?
“Disheartened” is an adjective.
