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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

disheartening

/dɪsˈhɑːrtənɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does disheartening mean?

adjective

Causing someone to lose hope or confidence; very disappointing or discouraging.

Example

"The news was disheartening, and it took her weeks to recover from the shock."

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