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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dispiriting

/dɪˈspɪərɪtɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does dispiriting mean?

adjective

Causing a feeling of sadness or hopelessness; extremely discouraging.

Example

"The rainy weather was dispiriting, making it hard to get out of bed."

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