Dispirited

/dɪsˈpɪrɪtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having lost enthusiasm or hope; dejected.

After hearing the news of the team's loss, the fans felt dispirited.

Feeling a lack of spirit or morale; downhearted.

She was dispirited by the continuous setbacks in her project.

Lacking in cheerfulness or vigor.

The dispirited atmosphere in the office was palpable after the layoffs.

From the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'spirit,' referring to the loss of spirit.

down in the dumps

Feeling sad or dispirited.

out of sorts

Feeling unwell or dispirited.

in the doldrums

In a state of stagnation or depression.

disheartened

To lose confidence or morale.

dejected

Feeling sad and depressed.

demoralized

To be deprived of spirit or morale.

Feeling low or bummed out.

After that breakup, she's been feeling kind of dispirited.

In a funk.

He got all dispirited after he failed the exam.