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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

disheartened
To lose confidence or morale.
dejected
Feeling sad and depressed.
demoralized
To be deprived of spirit or morale.

Slang Meanings

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.