1. the state of being discouraged or losing hope and confidence
Usage: uncountable; formal

Examples

• After failing the exam twice, she felt a deep sense of disheartenment.
• The team's disheartenment grew as they fell further behind in the game.
• Despite the initial disheartenment, he decided to try again.
• The project's repeated delays caused widespread disheartenment among the staff.
• She overcame her disheartenment and pursued her dream with renewed determination.
• The coach addressed the players' disheartenment with an inspiring speech.