1. 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.