downhearted

Example Sentences

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For anyone who’s ever felt adrift or behind in life, this keenly observed and inventively structured Argentine tragicomedy mines dry humor from the absurdity of social norms and its protagonist’s downhearted demeanor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024

Following the draw with Belgium, downhearted captain Rachel Corsie attempted to channel all she had left to give after a gut-busting performance.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2023

To set small, achievable goals and work towards them steadily, and not get too downhearted when you fall backwards.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2023

But the complaints about high ticket prices left people there “dispirited, downhearted and yes, disillusioned,” publisher Christopher Phillips wrote late last week in a post announcing the shutdown.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2023

The cricket took a downhearted leap into the cage and settled himself for whatever might come.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden