chastened
Example Sentences
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There is also a point to prove for Rohl and his chastened squad.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
Well, I was neither totally broke nor fully chastened and was eager to make back my losses.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
In July, he offered a chastened tone, promising reform and delivering a rock-bottom projection for 2025 adjusted earnings per share of at least $16.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
Somewhat chastened by that thought, one went for a walk; the nearby Mount Vernon Trail might be a good place for distraction from doomscrolling in the imagination.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2025
He exchanged a chastened glance with Ruza as Azareen passed them on the trail and took the lead.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
