dispirited
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It was an example of what appeared to be Tudor's 'tough love' approach, as opposed to Frank's warmer and more empathetic style, leaving the Spurs squad looking even more dispirited than when he arrived.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
In December 1990, poet Cornelius Eady, now 71, was feeling dispirited by the literary world.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025
While Bayern Munich's players celebrated in front of their jubilant fans at the final whistle, Arsenal's players looked dispirited after a damaging few days that has hurt their campaign.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024
Coming out of the studio, he could tell she was dispirited and needed someone to talk to, so he tried his best to encourage her.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024
The thought that Odenigbo would not miss him after he was gone left Richard dispirited.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing dispirited
The Red Pony
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The Wind in the Willows
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"Watership Down" by Richard Adams, Chapters 35-38
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