disheartening
adjective
UK/dɪsˈhɑː.tᵊn.ɪŋ/
US/dɪsˈhɑːr.tᵊn.ɪŋ/
Definitions of disheartening adjective
causing a loss of confidence, hope, or enthusiasm
The news was truly disheartening to hear.
The team's performance was quite disheartening.
He felt disheartened when he heard he hadn't been selected.