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Definition of disheartening adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

disheartening

adjective

/dɪsˈhɑːtnɪŋ/

/dɪsˈhɑːrtnɪŋ/

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making you lose hope or confidence synonym discouraging
- a disheartening experience
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