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Definition of dispiriting

dispiriting

/dɪˈspɪr.ɪ.tɪŋ/
dis · pir · it · ing
Adverb:dispiritingly
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• adjective

1

Causing someone to lose enthusiasm, hope, or morale; discouraging or depressing.

Example

"After weeks of preparation, receiving a rejection letter so quickly was a thoroughly dispiriting experience."

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• Rhymes for dispiriting

• Nearby Words

dispirited
dispiritedly
dispiritedness
dispiriting
dispiritingly
displace
displacement

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century as the present participle of the verb 'dispirit', combining the privative prefix 'dis-' with 'spirit' (from Latin 'spiritus', meaning breath or courage).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dispiriting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dispiriting
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