单词	dispiriting
释义	dispirit verb dis·​pir·​it (ˌ)di-ˈspir-ət  -ˈspi-rət dispirited; dispiriting; dispirits transitive verb : to deprive of morale or enthusiasm dispirited (ˌ)di-ˈspir-ə-təd  -ˈspi-rət adjective dispiritedly adverb dispiritedness noun Synonyms chill daunt demoralize discourage dishearten dismay frustrate unman unnerve See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences dispirited by the overwhelming amount of information needed to write the report Recent Examples on the Web Those deeply engaged with their mosques are dispirited by the loss of physical congregations. Anna Piela, The Conversation, 22 May 2020 The movie’s internalized emotions and elliptical style can allow small things to make large points — as when Kris rides, without comment, in the back seat of Abe’s truck rather than shotgun — but the overall mood rarely rises above dispiriting. Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2020 That’s dispiriting given a massive government fiscal relief effort and Federal Reserve actions aimed at shoring up the financial system, as health experts urge social distancing to combat the spread of the disease. Vince Golle And Sarina Yoo / Bloomberg, Time, 10 Apr. 2020 Testimony Ignored Particularly dispiriting for State Department officials during Trump’s Senate trial was the degree to which their testimony was ignored. Nick Wadhams, Bloomberg.com, 29 Apr. 2020 Those who find this dispiriting should assuage their disappointment with how the Democratic primary turned out byinvolving themselves in other political efforts. Engage with a race somewhere down-ballot. Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 15 Apr. 2020 And just like last year, this five-game snapshot features a three-game winning streak sandwiched between a dispiriting Week 1 loss to the Packers and a three-point probably-shoulda-won upset loss on the road. Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 12 Oct. 2019 The Wolverines split their two home games this week, with a dispiriting last-minute loss to Ohio State on Wednesday before a crucial nine-point win against Michigan State on Saturday. Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2020 His job proves exhausting and dispiriting over the years, but his kindly boss comes through with a retirement pension. Sarah Ruden, National Review, 23 Jan. 2020 See More Word History Etymology dis- + spirit First Known Use 1647, in the meaning defined above dispiriting 1 of 2 adjective as in disheartening Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disheartening discouraging demoralizing disconcerting dismaying daunting troubling discomfiting unsettling disturbing distressing upsetting disquieting troublesome frightening worrisome perturbing discomforting chilling troublous nagging alarming scary frightening terrifying horrifying dreadful ghastly terrible shocking discomposing nasty horrible dire harassing intimidating horrendous formidable scary frightful dread forbidding fearful fearsome persecutory persecutive hair-raising direful Antonyms & Near Antonyms reassuring settling soothing calming comforting consoling relaxing dreamy narcotic inviting quieting sedative tranquilizing tranquillizing lulling pacifying See More dispiriting 2 of 2 verb present participle of dispirit as in discouraging to lessen the courage or confidence of dispirited by the overwhelming amount of information needed to write the report Synonyms & Similar Words discouraging disheartening frustrating dismaying daunting unnerving frightening demoralizing horrifying intimidating troubling saddening distressing unmanning afflicting depressing chilling worrying scaring browbeating throwing cold water on cowing debilitating bullying bothering trying weighing deadening undermining vexing enfeebling weakening irking dampening damping Antonyms & Near Antonyms encouraging invigorating heartening enlivening cheering exciting reinforcing nerving emboldening enforcing animating reassuring strengthening steeling stimulating assuring gladdening inspiring energizing fortifying stirring galvanizing provoking buoying (up) lifting rallying reenforcing quickening boosting See More
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