dispiriting

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Raducanu's demeanour at Roland Garros has been markedly different to the tense, tight figure we saw at a dispiriting Australian Open.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Overall, it paints a dispiriting picture of the current state of creative affairs in the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Then came the dispiriting loss to the Warriors and the 40-year-old Paul’s opportunity to get in the last meme, even though it wasn’t exactly original.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Thomas Frank faced fresh calls for his dismissal from angry Tottenham fans after a dispiriting 2-2 draw at Premier League strugglers Burnley on Saturday as Bournemouth ended Liverpool's long unbeaten run.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

But at once came the dispiriting realization that even if somebody looked into the compartment, he would be neither seen nor heard.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling