dishearten

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of dishearten with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

dishearten

(verb)

dishearten

(verb)

Meaning

to cause a loss of confidence

Example

"The constant setbacks began to dishearten the team as they worked towards their goal."

Synonyms

discouragedemoralize

Antonyms

encourageinspire

More about this word

Word origin: From the prefix 'dis-' meaning removal and 'hearten' from Middle English.
Related word forms: verb: disheartened
adjective: disheartening

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