disheartening
Example Sentences
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We’ll see several startling upsets in this round that won’t end up mattering, along with a disheartening number of 0-0 and 1-1 draws.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Shelly Corbin, a Native American activist who participated in the “Reimagining” meetings, found the federal suit disheartening.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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
Jack Foreman, a third‑year student midwife from King's Lynn in Norfolk, said the situation was disheartening.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
That afternoon, Takumi and I had learned the disheartening results of our first major precalc test of the semester.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
