1. causing someone to lose hope, enthusiasm, or confidence; discouraging

Examples

• The team’s third consecutive loss was dispiriting for the fans.
• She found the constant rejection letters dispiriting.
• The gray, rainy weather had a dispiriting effect on everyone’s mood.
• His dispiriting comments made the students lose confidence in their abilities.
• The dispiriting news about the economy worried many investors.
• After the dispiriting meeting, morale in the office was at an all-time low.