How Do You Spell DISHEARTENED?

Pronunciation: [dɪshˈɑːtənd] (IPA)

The word "disheartened" is spelled with a "dis-" prefix, indicating a negative quality, and "-heartened," which refers to becoming encouraged or hopeful. The pronunciation of "disheartened" is /dɪsˈhɑːtənd/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "dh" sound is pronounced like the "th" in "this," and the "ea" sound is pronounced like the "a" in "car." This word is commonly used to describe the feeling of losing courage or optimism in a particular situation.

DISHEARTENED Meaning and Definition

1. Disheartened is an adjective used to describe a state of feeling discouraged, dispirited, or lacking in enthusiasm and motivation. It reflects a loss of hope or belief in oneself or a situation, resulting in a feeling of defeat or disappointment.

   When someone is disheartened, they may be overwhelmed by negative emotions such as sadness, despair, or frustration. This emotional state may arise from various factors, such as repeated failures, setbacks, or facing countless obstacles in achieving their goals. Disheartenment can be experienced in personal or professional contexts, and it can be triggered by experiences like rejection, criticism, or loss.

   Individuals who are disheartened may exhibit signs of diminished energy, decreased confidence, or a general sense of resignation. They may struggle to find the motivation to continue pursuing their ambitions or to maintain their previous level of commitment. Disheartenment can also have physical manifestations, such as fatigue, lethargy, or difficulty concentrating.

   It is important to note that being disheartened is a temporary state and doesn't define a person's overall character or potential. With support, encouragement, and positive influences, individuals can regain their confidence and enthusiasm, transforming their disheartened state into one of determination and resilience.

Top Common Misspellings for DISHEARTENED *

• disheartend 66.6666666%
• disheartned 13.3333333%
• dishartened 13.3333333%
• dishearted 6.6666666%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for DISHEARTENED

• dissheartened
• sisheartened
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• dishartend
• disheartane

Etymology of DISHEARTENED

The word "disheartened" comes from the Old English term "disheortian", which means "to discourage" or "to dishearten". It combines the prefix "dis-" (meaning "apart" or "away") with "heortian" (meaning "to hearten" or "to encourage"). Over time, the prefix "dis-" took on the negative connotation of negation or reversal, resulting in the current meaning of "disheartened" as feeling discouraged or having lost hope.

Similar spelling words for DISHEARTENED

• dishearten,
• disheartening,
• disheartenment,
• dissertate.

Conjugate verb Disheartened

CONDITIONAL

I would dishearten

we would dishearten

you would dishearten

he/she/it would dishearten

they would dishearten

FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

I disheartened

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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