Dishearten Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Dishearten that was published at Evening Standard - Quick crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Dishearten" has been answered with "DISMAY." This answer aligns perfectly with the clue for several reasons:

1. Emotional Impact: The word "dishearten" signifies causing someone to lose determination or confidence, leading to a sense of distress or disappointment.
2. Synonymous Relationship: "DISMAY" is a fitting response as it encapsulates the feelings of discouragement and unease associated with being disheartened.
3. Language Context: In the context of crosswords, the connection between the clue and answer relies on the precise use of language to evoke the intended meaning clearly.

By understanding the subtleties of language and the emotional connotations attached to words, crossword solvers can more accurately match clues with their corresponding answers. In this case, "DISMAY" effectively captures the essence of feeling disheartened, offering solvers a satisfying solution to the puzzle.

More Answers:

• DISMAY
• DEPRESS
• DEMORALISE
• DISPIRIT
• UNMAN
• DAUNT
• CASTDOWN
• CORE
• DETER
• DEJECT

Definition of "DISMAY"

concern and distress caused by something unexpected

Example :

to his dismay, she left him

they were dismayed by the U-turn in policy

 The Crossword clue "Dishearten" published 34 time/s & has 10 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Quick	9 March 2023	DISMAY
Mirror classic	24 November 2022	DEMORALISE
The Irish News Quick	12 August 2021	DISPIRIT
The Irish Independent Simple	12 August 2021	DEMORALISE
Mirror quick	11 December 2020	DEMORALISE
New York Times	10 May 2020	UNMAN
The Sun Two Speed	23 November 2015	DEPRESS
Newsday.com	8 March 2013	DAUNT
The Guardian	24 September 2010	CASTDOWN
The Times Cryptic	28 February 2010	CORE
The Telegraph - Quick	30 August 2006	DETER
Universal	5 October 2003	DEJECT