dispirited

[ dih-spir-i-tid ]

adjective

1. discouraged; dejected; disheartened; gloomy.

dispirited

/ dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd /

adjective

1. low in spirit or enthusiasm; downhearted or depressed; discouraged

Derived Forms

• disˈpiritedness, noun
• disˈpiritedly, adverb

Other Words From

• dis·pirit·ed·ly adverb
• dis·pirit·ed·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dispirited¹

First recorded in 1640–50; dispirit + -ed ²

Example Sentences

At some point between his second-inning exit, and the Dodgers’ historic rally in the top of the fifth, a dispirited Flaherty decided against any further self-pity.

From Los Angeles Times

Sam Farmer’s pick: The injured and dispirited Saints have lost five in a row.

From Los Angeles Times

The injured and dispirited Saints have lost five in a row.

From Los Angeles Times

He returned to New York in 2019 dispirited and decided to focus on the timepiece he did have.

From Los Angeles Times

The assassination attempt against Trump, Biden’s departure, the rise of Harris and battles over abortion, inflation, book banning, housing prices and other issues have left many Americans inward-looking and dispirited about the future.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• crestfallen
• depressed
• despondent
• disheartened
• glum