Translation guide
Expresses the feeling of losing hope, confidence, or motivation, often due to a setback or difficulty.
To express that one feels discouraged, demoralized, or has lost the will to continue.
A common and versatile phrase meaning to be disappointed or disheartened. It can be used for both minor letdowns and more significant discouragement.
To express a loss of hope or optimism about what lies ahead.
がっかりする focuses on disappointment from an unmet expectation, while 落ち込む emphasizes a depressed emotional state. You can be がっかり without being deeply 落ち込む.
I was disheartened by the exam results.
I'm disheartened by his attitude.
Means to feel down, depressed, or disheartened. Often used when one's spirits are low due to a specific event.
I'm disheartened after failing.
She was disheartened by the breakup.
Literally 'the spirit becomes gloomy'. It conveys a sense of being disheartened or depressed, often by a situation that weighs on one's mind.
I get disheartened when rainy days continue.
Literally 'the heart breaks'. A stronger, more dramatic expression for being completely disheartened or losing all motivation, often after repeated failures.
I was disheartened after being rejected so many times.
Means to be disappointed or disillusioned. It is more formal and often used when expectations are not met.
I was disheartened by his actions.
I'm disheartened about the future.
Means to despair or feel hopeless. Stronger than 'disheartened', used in very serious situations.
He was disheartened about life.
I was disheartened that the movie was boring, but I'm not depressed.
The English phrase 'be disheartened' does not have a single direct equivalent. Using a literal translation like 心を失う is unnatural. Choose the expression that best matches the nuance of your situation.