Antonyms for heartened

Grammar : Verb

Spell : hahr-tn

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑr tn

Definition of heartened

Origin : c.1200, "to encourage," from heart + -en (1). A verb formed from figurative sense of heart. Related: Heartened; heartening.

verb raise someone's spirits

Example sentences :

We strive for peace and security, heartened by the changes all around us.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

His father's letter had heartened him almost as much as the review in the Times.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

And then Gonzaga uttered words that might have heartened him.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

Evidently he was heartened by the fact that Rathburn had said he was not an officer and he believed him.
Extract from : « The Coyote » by James Roberts

“You have heartened me more than you know,” said Mr. Mix, with ecclesiastical soberness.
Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall

How was he to be heartened now—after so many more years of failure?
Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter

This heartened us, so once more we took up our packs and started.
Extract from : « The Trail of '98 » by Robert W. Service

Heartened by his aid, the remnants of Monaill's band charged with him.
Extract from : « Giants on the Earth » by Sterner St. Paul Meek

Often it heartened her, but never when it touched upon his weary chase.
Extract from : « Country Neighbors » by Alice Brown

Her voice did not waver; it heartened with its vengeful, determined mien.
Extract from : « Desert Dust » by Edwin L. Sabin

Synonyms for heartened

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