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dispirited Antonyms

Opposite of dispirited

Because the opposite of dispirited shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having lost enthusiasm and hope; disheartened and dejected.

Usage Example

"The players looked visibly encouraged after losing their third consecutive championship match."

Strongest
encouraged
heartened
spirited
enthusiastic
Strong
hopeful
optimistic
buoyant
cheerful
upbeat
animated

• verb (Context 2)

To cause someone to lose enthusiasm, morale, or hope (past tense and past participle of dispirit).

Usage Example

"Months of harsh winter weather and delayed supplies encourage the expedition crew."

Strongest
encourage
hearten
uplift
Strong
inspire
invigorate
embolden
energize
galvanize

Similar words to dispirited

Words similar to dispirited shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

disheartened
dishearten
discourage
discouraged
demoralize
dejected
downcast
crestfallen
See all synonyms of dispirited

• Nearby Words

dispersal
disperse
dispersion
dispirited
dispiritedly
dispiritedness
dispiriting

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dispirited. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dispirited
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