disheartening

• Qui décrit quelque chose qui fait perdre espoir, confiance ou courage, souvent en raison de difficultés ou d'échecs.

Describes something that causes a loss of hope, confidence, or courage.

1. Causing loss of hope or confidenceB2formal

   Tending to destroy one's morale, confidence, or self-reliance; discouraging.

   décourageant

   • The constant criticism from his boss was disheartening.
   • It was disheartening to see the project fail after so much effort.
   • The team's repeated losses were disheartening for the fans.

   Synonymesdauntingdemoralizingdepressingdiscouragingdismayingdispiritingvexing

   Antonymesencouraginginspiringreassuringuplifting

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire perdre à quelqu'un sa confiance, son espoir ou sa détermination, en le décourageant ou en le rendant triste.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to lose confidence, hope, or determination.

1. Cause loss of hope or confidenceB2formal

   To make someone feel less hopeful, enthusiastic, or determined.

   Décourager

   • The constant criticism disheartened the young artist.
   • Failing the exam did not dishearten her; she studied even harder.
   • The team was disheartened by their loss in the final match.

   Synonymesdauntdejectdemoralizedepressdiscouragedismaydispiritintimidateunmanweigh down

   Antonymesanimatebuoycheeremboldenencourageinspiremotivate