Meaning of dispirited in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˈspɪrədəd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    dispirited

    Definitions

    1. marked by low spirits

    Examples

    • « showing no enthusiasm »
    • « a dispirited and divided Party »
    • « reacted to the crisis with listless resignation »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. low in spirits

    Examples

    • « lonely and blue in a strange city »
    • « depressed by the loss of his job »
    • « a dispirited and resigned expression on her face »
    • « downcast after his defeat »
    • « feeling discouraged and downhearted »

    Synonyms

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