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disspiriting

 

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Dispiriting

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Causing a loss of hope, enthusiasm, or motivation.

Sense 1: Making someone feel discouraged or disheartened.

Example sentence: The constant rejection letters from job applications were dispiriting and made him question his abilities.

Sense 2: Tending to dampen one's spirits or morale.

Example sentence: The dispiriting weather, with its relentless rain, muddied streets, and gray skies, made everyone stay indoors.

Sense 3: Causing a loss of faith or belief in something.

Example sentence: The dispiriting outcome of the investigation revealed widespread corruption within the government, shattering people's trust in the system.

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