disheartening

UK
/dɪsˈhɑːtənɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈhɑrtənɪŋ/
dishearteningadjective
more disheartening
Comp.
most disheartening
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈhɑːtənɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈhɑrtənɪŋ/
Translations
The disheartening news left everyone in silence.
Унылые новости оставили всех в тишине.
The disheartening results of the election were unexpected.
Обескураживающие результаты выборов были неожиданными.
The disheartening performance of the team disappointed the fans.
Разочаровывающее выступление команды разочаровало болельщиков.
Definitions
Causing someone to lose determination or confidence; discouraging.
The disheartening news about the project's delay left the team feeling demotivated.
dishearteningnoun
UK
/dɪsˈhɑːtənɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈhɑrtnɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning the act or process of discouraging
Definitions
The act of discouraging someone or causing a loss of courage or morale.
Repeated disheartening of the team eventually affected their performance.
disheartenverb

disheartening

Gerund

disheartened
Past Simple
disheartened
Past Participle
disheartening
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈhɑːtən/
US
/dɪsˈhɑrtən/
Translations
The constant failures did not dishearten her.
Постоянные неудачи не обескураживали её.
He began to dishearten after hearing the bad news.
Он начал унывать после того, как услышал плохие новости.
Definitions
To cause someone to lose determination or confidence.
The constant criticism began to dishearten the young artist.
disheartengerund / present participle

disheartening

Used to describe something that causes loss of confidence.
Definitions
Causing a loss of confidence, hope, or enthusiasm; discouraging.
The disheartening news spread quickly through the office.
disheartenpast participle
Definitions
Having lost confidence, hope, or enthusiasm; discouraged.
After several failed attempts, the volunteers grew disheartened.