Disheartening
Disheartening adjective - Destructive of morale and self-reliance.
Somber and disheartening are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Somber" instead an adjective "Disheartening".
Nearby Words: dishearten, disheartened
Somber
Somber adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: the somber occasion of a dear friend's funeral
Disheartening and somber are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disheartening" instead an adjective "Somber".
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