dishearteningly
|dis/heart/en/ing/ly|
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/dɪsˈhɑrtənɪŋli/
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/dɪsˈhɑːtənɪŋli/
(disheartening)
causing loss of hope
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dishearten' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disheartenen,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'hearten' meant 'to give courage or confidence.'
Historical Evolution
'disheartenen' transformed into the modern English word 'dishearten' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take away courage or confidence,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes someone to lose hope or confidence.
The team performed dishearteningly poorly in the finals.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 03:00