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What is another word for Disheartening Prediction? – 105 Disheartening Prediction Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    discouraging forecast gloomy outlook depressing prophecy unfavorable prediction grim expectation dispiriting projection pessimistic projection bleak forecast hopeless prediction unfavorable prognosis dire prediction somber expectation unfavorable outlook gloomy prediction disheartening forecast depressing expectation unpromising prediction discouraging outlook bleak expectation grim prediction dismal forecast unfavorable expectation hopeless forecast dire prognosis somber prediction gloomy expectation dispiriting forecast pessimistic expectation depressing prognosis

    Meaning of Disheartening Prediction

    A disheartening prediction refers to an unfavorable or depressing forecast that undermines one's confidence or hope.

    Definitions

    • A prediction that is discouraging or depressing, often because it suggests an unfavorable or undesirable outcome.
    • * A forecast that is bleak, grim, or unpromising, and which may undermine one's confidence or hope.

    Etymology of Disheartening Prediction

    The word "disheartening" comes from the Old English words "dis" (meaning "opposite of" or "reversal of") and "heart" (meaning "courage" or "spirit"), with the suffix "-ening" added to form a present participle.
    The word "prediction" comes from the Latin words "prae" (meaning "before") and "dicere" (meaning "to say"), with the suffix "-tion" added to form a noun.

    Example Uses

    • The disheartening prediction of a severe storm made us cancel our outdoor plans.
    • * The doctor's disheartening prediction about my recovery made me feel discouraged.
    • * The disheartening prediction of a recession made investors nervous about their investments.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    encouraging forecast hopeful prediction favorable prognosis optimistic projection promising outlook uplifting expectation inspiring prophecy heartening forecast positive prediction reassuring expectation confident prognosis cheerful prediction rosy outlook sunny forecast favorable expectation optimistic forecast promising prediction encouraging outlook heartening prediction inspiring forecast

    Related Nouns

    forecast prediction prophecy prognosis expectation outlook projection prospect future possibility likelihood chance risk threat danger warning sign signal indication omen

    Related Verbs

    predict forecast prophesize project expect anticipate envision imagine speculate surmise guess estimate calculate analyze assess evaluate judge

    Related Adjectives

    discouraging depressing unfavorable gloomy bleak grim unpromising dismal hopeless dire somber dispiriting pessimistic negative unfavorable undesirable unpleasant uncomfortable unsettling