disheartenment

Other forms: disheartenments

Definitions of disheartenment
  1. noun
    the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
    synonyms: discouragement, dismay
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    types:
    intimidation
    the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
    type of:
    despair
    the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
  2. noun
    a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted
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    type of:
    discouragement
    the expression of opposition and disapproval
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