Disheartening
Disheartening adjective - Destructive of morale and self-reliance.
Severe and disheartening are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Disheartening".
Nearby Words: dishearten, disheartened
Severe
Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Disheartening and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disheartening" instead an adjective "Severe".
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