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DISHEARTENED Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word disheartened. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word disheartened. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISHEARTENED

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dejected
adjectiveadj
adjective

• affected or marked by low spirits

dispirited
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm

• filled with melancholy and despondency

crestfallen
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• brought low in spirit

demoralized
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• made less hopeful or enthusiastic

depressed
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• lower than previously

• flattened downward as if pressed from above or flattened along the dorsal and ventral surfaces

• filled with melancholy and despondency

discouraged
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• made less hopeful or enthusiastic

• lacking in resolution

dismayed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• struck with fear, dread, or consternation

downcast
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine

adjective satellite

• directed downward

• filled with melancholy and despondency

downhearted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• filled with melancholy and despondency

discourage
verbv
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

sad
adjectiveadj
adjective

• experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

adjective satellite

• of things that make you feel sad

• bad; unfortunate

down in the mouth
adjective satellite

• filled with melancholy and despondency

put off
verbv
verb

• hold back to a later time

• cause to feel intense dislike or distaste

• take away the enthusiasm of

• cause to feel embarrassment

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Best Hypernyms For DISHEARTENED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disheartened, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
crestfallen defeated dejected demoralized disappointed discourage discouraged dismayed dissatisfied downcast downhearted frustrated heartbroken unhappy forsaken overwhelmed saddened

Alternatives for DEJECTED

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