v. t.
Regiments . . . utterly disorganized and disheartened. Macaulay.
adj. made less hopeful or enthusiastic;
adj. Causing loss of hope or enthusiasm.
n. Discouragement; dejection; depression of spirits. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To give heart to; to fill with courage; to embolden. [ 1913 Webster ]
The enemy exults and is enheartened. I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ From Heart. ]
Hearten those that fight in your defense. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, heartens, animates, or stirs up. W. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]