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dispirited Synonyms

Another word for dispirited

Choosing another word for dispirited depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having lost enthusiasm and hope; disheartened and dejected.

Usage Example

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

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disheartened
discouraged
dejected
downcast
Strong
crestfallen
downhearted
despondent
demoralized
glum
forlorn

• 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 dishearten the expedition crew."

Strongest
dishearten
discourage
demoralize
Strong
depress
dismay
daunt
deflate
cast down

Opposites of dispirited

The opposite of dispirited shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

encourage
heartened
hearten
encouraged
spirited
enthusiastic
uplift
inspire
See all opposites of dispirited

• Nearby Words

dispersal
disperse
dispersion
dispirited
dispiritedly
dispiritedness
dispiriting

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