disheartened
Example Sentences
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He speculated that scholars and Americans in general were too disheartened by Vietnam to want to contemplate a traumatic rupture like the Civil War.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The relentless competition from school to the workplace, coupled with the pressure to meet family and societal expectations, is leaving many young South Koreans feeling disheartened.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025
Olwande Akoth, a designer showcasing her upcycled kimonos at the fashion show, once traded in second-hand bales but often felt disheartened by their poor quality.
From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025
Victims of the 2019 fire say they’ve become disheartened as Edison has repeatedly asked for delays in the court case.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025
Nevertheless, working for half pay must have disheartened her.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.