verb
- to make someone lose hope, enthusiasm, or confidence; to discourage
Examples
- The constant criticism began to dispirit the young artist.
- Don’t let one bad grade dispirit you from pursuing your goals.
- The team’s losing streak dispirited even their most loyal fans.
- The harsh weather conditions dispirited the hikers.
- Her teacher’s negative comments dispirited her efforts to improve.
- The economic downturn dispirited many small business owners.