Looking for the meaning of the word DISHEARTENING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DISHEARTENING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Disheartening
Speech Type: Adjective
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Phonetic Spelling:
dɪsˈhɑːtnɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
causing someone to lose determination or confidence; discouraging or dispiriting
Short Definition:discouraging
Examples:- her death is particularly disheartening because it was preventable
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