dispirited

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling or showing a lack of spirit or enthusiasm; dejected.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dispirited
desired , tired , expired , sired

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Variants

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dispirit , dispirited , dispiritedly , dispiritedness , dispiritednesses , dispiriting , dispirits

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Etymology

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From dis- 'opposite' + spirited 'having spirit'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dispirited' is often used in the context of horses to describe a horse that is no longer willing or able to perform.

2. In the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, the character Heathcliff is described as being dispirited after the death of his beloved Catherine.

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Related Concepts

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1. depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy.

2. apathy: A lack of interest or emotion, often described as feeling disconnected or uninvolved.

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Culture

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The term 'dispirited' is often used to describe someone who is feeling down, dejected, or lacking motivation. In literature, the term is used to describe characters who have lost hope or are feeling hopeless. In music, the term is used in song lyrics to convey a sense of sadness or melancholy.

How to Memorize "dispirited"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with their head down and a sad expression on their face. Imagine the feeling of being dispirited and how it might affect someone's behavior and demeanor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dispirited' with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of motivation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'dispirited' is the opposite of 'spirited', and that feeling dispirited means feeling the opposite of having spirit or enthusiasm.

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