How Do You Spell DISPIRIT?

Pronunciation: [dɪspˈɪɹɪt] (IPA)

Dispirit is a verb that means to cause someone to lose motivation or hope. Its spelling can be explained phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /dɪˈspɪrɪt/. The first syllable is pronounced as "dih" with a short "i" sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "spi" with a short "i" sound, and the third syllable is pronounced as "rit" with stress on the second syllable. Remembering these sounds can help one spell and pronounce dispirit correctly.

DISPIRIT Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "dispirit" refers to the action of causing someone to lose hope, enthusiasm, or motivation. It is derived from the combination of the prefix "dis-", meaning "apart" or "away," and the noun "spirit," pertaining to one's inner strength, courage, or vigor. When someone or something dispirits an individual, it diminishes their sense of determination or optimism, leading to a state of discouragement or dejection.

   To dispirit is to dampen someone's spirits, often by instilling a feeling of disheartenment or disillusionment. It can occur in various contexts, such as at work, in personal relationships, or in regards to accomplishing goals. For instance, constant criticism from a supervisor might dispirit an employee, causing them to lose confidence in their abilities. Similarly, facing numerous obstacles or setbacks in achieving a desired outcome can dispirit individuals, as it makes them feel overwhelmed or defeated.

   This term is often used when describing the emotional state of a person or a collective group. It implies a loss of motivation or zest, leading to a sense of defeat or resignation. To counteract being dispirited, individuals may seek encouragement, support, or inspiration from others in order to regain their confidence and enthusiasm.

2. To discourage; to depress or dishearten.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISPIRIT

• despirit
• dispairity
• diserit
• disparet
• dispirate
• dispit
• disperity
• disprite
• disposit
• dispire
• disperst
• desperit
• desprit
• disperet
• dispict
• disparat
• myspirit
• dispuit
• disapirit
• Dioptrik
• disprorit
• dispofit
• disporic
• Dispilin
• Disserit
• Dimirit
• Discrit
• disperat
• disputit
• Disspirite
• Dispiring
• dispight
• Discurit

Etymology of DISPIRIT

The word dispirit originated from the combination of the Latin prefix dis- (meaning apart or away) and the word spirit (which comes from the Latin word spiritus meaning breath or spirit). The combination of these elements forms dispirit which means to discourage or deprive of spirit or morale.

Similar spelling words for DISPIRIT

• dispersive,
• d'esprit,
• disparate,
• Dispart,
• WDSPRD,
• desperado,
• disport,
• dispiriting,
• despard,
• desprit,
• Despread,
• desparate,
• Dispart-sight,
• disperse,
• dispred,
• disproof,
• dispraise,
• spirit,
• Disbarred,
• Disappeared,
• desperate,
• Despaired,
• disprad,
• dispirito,
• toseparate,
• dispersion,
• Desport,
• dispread,
• dispirited,
• deaspirate,
• disparity,
• DSPRUD,
• DESPRAD,
• TSBWIRD,
• despirit,
• dysport,
• disprove,
• Disspirit.

Plural form of DISPIRIT is DISPIRITS

Conjugate verb Dispirit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dispirited

you would have dispirited

he/she/it would have dispirited

we would have dispirited

they would have dispirited

I would have dispirit

you would have dispirit

he/she/it would have dispirit

we would have dispirit

they would have dispirit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dispiriting

you would have been dispiriting

he/she/it would have been dispiriting

we would have been dispiriting

they would have been dispiriting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dispirit

you would dispirit

he/she/it would dispirit

we would dispirit

they would dispirit

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dispiriting

you would be dispiriting

he/she/it would be dispiriting

we would be dispiriting

they would be dispiriting

FUTURE

I will dispirit

you will dispirit

he/she/it will dispirit

we will dispirit

they will dispirit

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dispiriting

you will be dispiriting

he/she/it will be dispiriting

we will be dispiriting

they will be dispiriting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dispirited

you will have dispirited

he/she/it will have dispirited

we will have dispirited

they will have dispirited

I will have dispiritted

we will have dispiritted

you will have dispiritted

he/she/it will have dispiritted

they will have dispiritted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dispiriting

you will have been dispiriting

he/she/it will have been dispiriting

we will have been dispiriting

they will have been dispiriting

IMPERATIVE

you dispirit

we let´s dispirit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dispirit

PAST

I dispiritted

we dispiritted

you dispiritted

he/she/it dispiritted

they dispiritted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dispiriting

you were dispiriting

he/she/it was dispiriting

we were dispiriting

they were dispiriting

PAST PARTICIPLE

dispirited

PAST PERFECT

I had dispirited

you had dispirited

he/she/it had dispirited

we had dispirited

they had dispirited

I had dispiritted

we had dispiritted

you had dispiritted

he/she/it had dispiritted

they had dispiritted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dispiriting

you had been dispiriting

he/she/it had been dispiriting

we had been dispiriting

they had been dispiriting

PRESENT

I dispirit

you dispirit

he/she/it dispirits

we dispirit

they dispirit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dispiriting

you are dispiriting

he/she/it is dispiriting

we are dispiriting

they are dispiriting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dispiriting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dispirited

you have dispirited

he/she/it has dispirited

we have dispirited

they have dispirited

I have dispiritted

we have dispiritted

you have dispiritted

he/she/it has dispiritted

they have dispiritted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dispiriting

you have been dispiriting

he/she/it has been dispiriting

we have been dispiriting

they have been dispiriting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dispirit

SIMPLE PAST

I dispirited

you dispirited

he/she/it dispirited

we dispirited

they dispirited

I am dispiritting

we are dispiritting

you are dispiritting

he/she/it is dispiritting

they are dispiritting

I was dispiritting

we were dispiritting

you were dispiritting

he/she/it was dispiritting

they were dispiritting

I will be dispiritting

we will be dispiritting

you will be dispiritting

he/she/it will be dispiritting

they will be dispiritting

I have been dispiritting

we have been dispiritting

you have been dispiritting

he/she/it has been dispiritting

they have been dispiritting

I had been dispiritting

we had been dispiritting

you had been dispiritting

he/she/it had been dispiritting

they had been dispiritting

I will have been dispiritting

we will have been dispiritting

you will have been dispiritting

he/she/it will have been dispiritting

they will have been dispiritting

I would have dispiritted

we would have dispiritted

you would have dispiritted

he/she/it would have dispiritted

they would have dispiritted

I would be dispiritting

we would be dispiritting

you would be dispiritting

he/she/it would be dispiritting

they would be dispiritting

I would have been dispiritting

we would have been dispiritting

you would have been dispiritting

he/she/it would have been dispiritting

they would have been dispiritting