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disheartening

[dis-hahr-tn-ing] / dɪsˈhɑr tn ɪŋ /








ADJECTIVE
frightening
Synonyms
Antonyms






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To the members of Good Good, it’s especially disheartening because they say they have sought to promote the inclusivity of women.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

What was really disheartening was the fact that day in and day out, they weren’t on the battlefield.

From Slate Aug. 22, 2026

"I just can't stand how many young people are leaving us lately. It's disheartening, and it's making me think, 'What's going on?' It's not normal," she told Variety.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

"It is disheartening to see news channels," said Sukhjeet Narula, 28, a software professional.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

In January they froze into disheartening poses; in August they ballooned and ruptured.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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