Gerundial noun meaning the act or process of discouraging
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The act of discouraging someone or causing a loss of courage or morale. Repeated disheartening of the team eventually affected their performance.
disheartengerund / present participle Used to describe something that causes loss of confidence.
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Causing a loss of confidence, hope, or enthusiasm; discouraging. The disheartening news spread quickly through the office.