Disheartening

/dɪsˈhɑrtənɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Causing someone to feel discouraged or less confident; depressing or dispiriting.

Etymology

From dishearten + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix). The -ing form creates an adjective describing the quality of something that tends to cause discouragement.

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'Disheartening' is statistically one of the most-used words in news media and literature—it perfectly captures modern life's tendency to present obstacle after obstacle, making it essential vocabulary for describing contemporary frustration.

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