- past tense form of dishearten.
- past participle of dishearten.
disheartened
Example Sentences
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Parents said they were disheartened and upset about the city’s actions because of the effects on the children.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
She told MarketWatch that she feels disheartened, sad and frustrated by the way things have played out.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
Students training to be teachers in Science, Maths and Irish who do not qualify for support of up to £20,000 feel "disheartened" and "disrespected".
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The barren sands yielded nothing and the team, disheartened, headed back to their camp.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
And when she remembered the toad, she felt even more disheartened.
From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit
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