adj. as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The poor performance of the team members disheartened the coach.

Definition:to make someone less confident or excited

From dishearten

Example:He felt disheartened by the negative feedback from his manager.

Definition:feeling discouraged or less confident

From disheartened

Example:The disheartening news about job cuts disheartened the entire staff.

Definition:causing someone to become less confident or excited

From disheartening