disheartens Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to make someone lose confidence or hope. Example Sentence Losing the game disheartens the team. More Example Sentences They felt disheartened after the game ended. Synonyms dismay; discourage; depress Antonyms encourage; uplift; inspire Hear It! Say It! Write It! disheartens Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: