disheartening

Example Sentences

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He described it as "disheartening" seeing people ruin land in the Gower area which he said was a beautiful place.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Sabbir’s transmission drew a disheartening response: “The area,” an Iranian official explained to him, was “very dangerous and a red zone.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

"You want to help… to go on the wards and see the mothers and babies, knowing that I might not be able to do this after I graduate, it's really disheartening."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Meanwhile, after 11 losses in a row, the team is left facing a disheartening reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Just keeping them in food and clothing, chasing them down when they were late or absent—all of it was exhausting and occasionally disheartening.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers