Adjective: disheartening dis'haa(r)-t(u)n-ing
- Destructive of morale and self-reliance
"To me the whole trip was disheartening";
- demoralizing, demoralising [Brit], dispiriting
- Discourage or cause to lose confidence or enthusiasm
"But what was there to dishearten the spirit?";
- put off
See also: discouraging
Type of: discourage, frustrate
Antonym: recreate