DISHEARTENING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Disheartening

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
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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