心こころが折おれる

expression, ichidan verb

lose heart; lose motivation; become discouraged

Describes a moment when one's spirit or willpower breaks, often after repeated failure or harsh criticism. The image is of the heart 'snapping' like a stick.

• 何なん度ども失しっ敗ぱいして、心こころが折おれそうになった。

  After failing so many times, I almost lost heart.

• 上じょう司しに厳きびしく言いわれて、すっかり心こころが折おれてしまった。

  After my boss scolded me harshly, I completely lost my motivation.