adjective
1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic (Freq. 2)
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desperate demoralized people looking for work
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felt discouraged by the magnitude of the problem
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the disheartened instructor tried vainly to arouse their interest
• Syn: ↑demoralized, ↑demoralised, ↑disheartened
• Similar to: ↑pessimistic
2. lacking in resolution
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the accident left others discouraged about going there
• Similar to: ↑irresolute
Useful english dictionary. 2012.