/ dɪsˈhɑːtn; NAmE -ˈhɑːrtn/ verb
[ vn ] to make sb lose hope or confidence
SYN discourage :
Don't let this defeat dishearten you.
► dis·heart·ened adjective :
a disheartened team
► dis·heart·en·ing / -ˈhɑːtnɪŋ; NAmE -ˈhɑːrt-/ adjective :
a disheartening experience