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dispirited

[dih-spir-i-tid]

adjective

discouraged; dejected; disheartened; gloomy.

Origin:
1640–50; dispirit + -ed²

Related forms

dis·pir·it·ed·ly, adverb

dis·pir·it·ed·ness, noun

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verb (used with object)

to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; depress; discourage; dishearten.

Origin:
1635–45; di-² + spirit

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dispirited (dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd)

—*adj*
	low in spirit or enthusiasm; downhearted or depressed; discouraged

dis'piritedly

—*adv*

dis'piritedness

—n

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