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Third Person
dispirits
Present Participle
dispiriting
Past Tense
dispirited
Past Participle
dispirited
1
to cause someone to feel discouraged and less motivated
transitive
- The persistent challenges at work dispirited the employee.
- Constant criticism can dispirit even the most dedicated individuals.
- Failing the exam briefly dispirited her, but she resolved to study harder.
- Receiving rejection letters can dispirit job seekers, but persistence often leads to success.
- Despite setbacks, he refused to let failures dispirit his passion for learning.
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