disconsolate

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Marianne is first consumed by her own infatuation, then disconsolate when Willoughby dumps her for an heiress, and finally felled by a fever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Roma's disconsolate technical director Florent Ghisolfi talked to the press after the defeat.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024

Cronin looks pale and disconsolate, but he showed up for the postgame rehash and answered every question and accepted full responsibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2024

Looking disconsolate as he tried to process the loss while sitting on his chair, Medvedev managed to give a thumbs-up to the crowd when they applauded his efforts.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2024

Kirke regarded me, as there I sat disconsolate, and never touched a crust.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer