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Topic: Feelings

dispel

IPA: /dɪˈspɛl/

KK: /dɪˈspɛl/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something disappear or go away, especially by using force or effort.

Example: The teacher tried to dispel the students' fears about the exam.

dispirit

IPA: /dɪˈspɪrɪt/

KK: /dɪˈspɪrɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel less hopeful or enthusiastic; to discourage.

Example: The constant criticism from his peers began to dispirit him.

dispirited

IPA: /dɪsˈpɪrɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪsˈpɪrɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling sad or lacking hope; having a low mood.

Example: After hearing the bad news, she felt dispirited and lost her motivation.

dispiritedly

IPA: /dɪsˈpɪrɪtɪdli/

KK: /dɪsˈpɪrɪtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of hope or enthusiasm.

Example: She walked dispiritedly after hearing the bad news.

dispiritedness

IPA: /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/

KK: /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of feeling sad, discouraged, or lacking hope.

Example: After hearing the bad news, a sense of dispiritedness filled the room.

dispiriting

IPA: /dɪsˈpɪrɪtɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈpɪrɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing a feeling of sadness or loss of hope; making someone feel less cheerful or motivated.

Example: The constant rain during the vacation was quite dispiriting for everyone.

verb

Definition: To make someone feel less hopeful or enthusiastic.

Example: The constant rain was dispiriting for the outdoor event.

displease

IPA: /dɪsˈpliz/

KK: /dɪsˈpliz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel unhappy or dissatisfied.

Example: His rude comments tend to displease many people.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel unhappy or annoyed.

Example: His rude comments were meant to displease her.

displeasing

IPA: /dɪsˈplizɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈplizɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not pleasing or enjoyable; it causes discomfort or dissatisfaction.

Example: The movie received many reviews for its displeasing ending.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel unhappy or dissatisfied.

Example: The loud noise was displeasing to the guests at the party.

displeasure

IPA: /dɪsˈplɛʒər/

KK: /dɪsˈplɛʒər/

noun

Definition: The feeling of being unhappy or dissatisfied with something.

Example: She expressed her displeasure at the decision made by the committee.

disposition

IPA: /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

KK: /dɪspəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A person's usual mood or way of thinking, or a tendency to behave in a certain way.

Example: Her cheerful disposition made her popular among her friends.

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