disconsolately

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If a picture paints a thousand words, the image of Gauff disconsolately trudging off court at Wimbledon in July told us everything.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2023

A homeless family stands disconsolately before their wrecked home.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2023

More than three years after he disconsolately walked away from Seattle, Felix Hernandez is back, a vibrant part of the Mariners organization once more.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2023

“I spent $100 on tickets I can’t use,” the man groused as he tried to argue with one of the theater’s representatives, and then, with his companion, walked disconsolately away.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2021

“Now she’s mad. Oh, dear, I wish I hadn’t asked you to speak, Mama,” said May, looking disconsolately at the empty spaces on her table.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott