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The group felt dispirited after practicing all day without improving.
What does Dispirited mean?
Dispirited means having lost energy, hope, or enthusiasm.
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Having lost energy, hope, or enthusiasm.
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Dispirited means having lost energy, hope, or enthusiasm.
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WordDispirited.
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MeaningDispirited means having lost energy, hope, or enthusiasm.
ExampleExample: The group felt dispirited after practicing all day without improving.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · spir · ih · tid
- Strongest beat
- spir
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on spir.
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Synonyms
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discouragedUse when someone feels less hopeful.
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enthusiasticUse when someone feels excited and eager.
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Dispirited word family
Base word
spirit
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dispiriting
Making someone lose hope or energy.
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Dispirited is not only tired; it includes low mood or low hope.
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