dispirited
|dis/pir/it/ed|
B2
/dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/
loss of spirit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dispirited' originates from the Latin word 'spiritus,' meaning 'breath' or 'spirit,' combined with the prefix 'dis-' indicating negation or removal.
Historical Evolution
'dispirited' evolved from the Middle English word 'dispiriten,' which meant to deprive of spirit or hope.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to deprive of spirit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having lost enthusiasm and hope.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having lost enthusiasm and hope; disheartened.
After the defeat, the team felt dispirited.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35