How Do You Spell DISPIRIT?

Pronunciation: [dɪspˈɪɹɪt] (IPA)

Dispirit is a verb that means to cause someone to lose motivation or hope. Its spelling can be explained phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /dɪˈspɪrɪt/. The first syllable is pronounced as “dih” with a short “i” sound. The second syllable is pronounced as “spi” with a short “i” sound, and the third syllable is pronounced as “rit” with stress on the second syllable. Remembering these sounds can help one spell and pronounce dispirit correctly.

DISPIRIT Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "dispirit" refers to the action of causing someone to lose hope, enthusiasm, or motivation. It is derived from the combination of the prefix "dis-", meaning "apart" or "away," and the noun "spirit," pertaining to one's inner strength, courage, or vigor. When someone or something dispirits an individual, it diminishes their sense of determination or optimism, leading to a state of discouragement or dejection.

    To dispirit is to dampen someone's spirits, often by instilling a feeling of disheartenment or disillusionment. It can occur in various contexts, such as at work, in personal relationships, or in regards to accomplishing goals. For instance, constant criticism from a supervisor might dispirit an employee, causing them to lose confidence in their abilities. Similarly, facing numerous obstacles or setbacks in achieving a desired outcome can dispirit individuals, as it makes them feel overwhelmed or defeated.

    This term is often used when describing the emotional state of a person or a collective group. It implies a loss of motivation or zest, leading to a sense of defeat or resignation. To counteract being dispirited, individuals may seek encouragement, support, or inspiration from others in order to regain their confidence and enthusiasm.

  2. To discourage; to depress or dishearten.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISPIRIT

Etymology of DISPIRIT

The word dispirit originated from the combination of the Latin prefix dis- (meaning apart or away) and the word spirit (which comes from the Latin word spiritus meaning breath or spirit). The combination of these elements forms dispirit which means to discourage or deprive of spirit or morale.

Similar spelling words for DISPIRIT

Plural form of DISPIRIT is DISPIRITS

Conjugate verb Dispirit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dispirited
you would have dispirited
he/she/it would have dispirited
we would have dispirited
they would have dispirited
I would have dispirit
you would have dispirit
he/she/it would have dispirit
we would have dispirit
they would have dispirit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dispiriting
you would have been dispiriting
he/she/it would have been dispiriting
we would have been dispiriting
they would have been dispiriting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dispirit
you would dispirit
he/she/it would dispirit
we would dispirit
they would dispirit

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dispiriting
you would be dispiriting
he/she/it would be dispiriting
we would be dispiriting
they would be dispiriting

FUTURE

I will dispirit
you will dispirit
he/she/it will dispirit
we will dispirit
they will dispirit

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dispiriting
you will be dispiriting
he/she/it will be dispiriting
we will be dispiriting
they will be dispiriting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dispirited
you will have dispirited
he/she/it will have dispirited
we will have dispirited
they will have dispirited
I will have dispiritted
we will have dispiritted
you will have dispiritted
he/she/it will have dispiritted
they will have dispiritted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dispiriting
you will have been dispiriting
he/she/it will have been dispiriting
we will have been dispiriting
they will have been dispiriting

IMPERATIVE

you dispirit
we let´s dispirit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dispirit

PAST

I dispiritted
we dispiritted
you dispiritted
he/she/it dispiritted
they dispiritted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dispiriting
you were dispiriting
he/she/it was dispiriting
we were dispiriting
they were dispiriting

PAST PARTICIPLE

dispirited

PAST PERFECT

I had dispirited
you had dispirited
he/she/it had dispirited
we had dispirited
they had dispirited
I had dispiritted
we had dispiritted
you had dispiritted
he/she/it had dispiritted
they had dispiritted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dispiriting
you had been dispiriting
he/she/it had been dispiriting
we had been dispiriting
they had been dispiriting

PRESENT

I dispirit
you dispirit
he/she/it dispirits
we dispirit
they dispirit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dispiriting
you are dispiriting
he/she/it is dispiriting
we are dispiriting
they are dispiriting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dispiriting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dispirited
you have dispirited
he/she/it has dispirited
we have dispirited
they have dispirited
I have dispiritted
we have dispiritted
you have dispiritted
he/she/it has dispiritted
they have dispiritted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dispiriting
you have been dispiriting
he/she/it has been dispiriting
we have been dispiriting
they have been dispiriting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dispirit

SIMPLE PAST

I dispirited
you dispirited
he/she/it dispirited
we dispirited
they dispirited
I am dispiritting
we are dispiritting
you are dispiritting
he/she/it is dispiritting
they are dispiritting
I was dispiritting
we were dispiritting
you were dispiritting
he/she/it was dispiritting
they were dispiritting
I will be dispiritting
we will be dispiritting
you will be dispiritting
he/she/it will be dispiritting
they will be dispiritting
I have been dispiritting
we have been dispiritting
you have been dispiritting
he/she/it has been dispiritting
they have been dispiritting
I had been dispiritting
we had been dispiritting
you had been dispiritting
he/she/it had been dispiritting
they had been dispiritting
I will have been dispiritting
we will have been dispiritting
you will have been dispiritting
he/she/it will have been dispiritting
they will have been dispiritting
I would have dispiritted
we would have dispiritted
you would have dispiritted
he/she/it would have dispiritted
they would have dispiritted
I would be dispiritting
we would be dispiritting
you would be dispiritting
he/she/it would be dispiritting
they would be dispiritting
I would have been dispiritting
we would have been dispiritting
you would have been dispiritting
he/she/it would have been dispiritting
they would have been dispiritting

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