dispiriting
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Related to dispiriting: disheartening, astutely
dis·pir·it
(dĭ-spĭr′ĭt)tr.v. dis·pir·it·ed, dis·pir·it·ing, dis·pir·its
To cause to lose spirit or enthusiasm; dishearten. See Synonyms at discourage.
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dispiriting
(dɪˈspɪrɪtɪŋ)adj
tending to lower the spirit or enthusiasm; depressing; discouraging
disˈpiritingly adv
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Adj. | 1. | dispiriting - destructive of morale and self-reliance discouraging - depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action; "where never is heard a discouraging word" |
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dispiriting
adjective disheartening, disappointing, depressing, crushing, discouraging, daunting, sickening, saddening, demoralizing It's very dispiriting to be out of a job.
encouraging, comforting, cheering, reassuring, heartening
encouraging, comforting, cheering, reassuring, heartening
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dispiriting
adjectiveTending to cause sadness or low spirits:
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