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DISHEARTENING

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Disheartening.

Disheartening - as an adjective satellite

Destructive of morale and self-reliance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demoralising16demoralizing25dispiriting15

Disheartening - as a verb

To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.

Disheartening - as an adjective

Causing a person to lose heart; making despondent or gloomy.

Example Sentences

"It is disheartening to see the team lose again."
"The news of the accident was disheartening."
"Her disheartening words dampened the mood in the room."
"The constant rejection letters were disheartening for the aspiring writer."
"The disheartening results of the election left many feeling discouraged."
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Word Game Points

Is DISHEARTENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disheartening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISHEARTENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is DISHEARTENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disheartening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISHEARTENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DISHEARTENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disheartening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISHEARTENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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