disconsolate
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The head coach cut a disconsolate figure at full-time.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025
Marianne is first consumed by her own infatuation, then disconsolate when Willoughby dumps her for an heiress, and finally felled by a fever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
Cronin looks pale and disconsolate, but he showed up for the postgame rehash and answered every question and accepted full responsibility.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2024
Newcastle's drenched players trooped off disconsolate at the final whistle, a sharp contrast to their elation at the end of the magnificent 4-1 win against PSG in their last home Champions League game.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2023
“Oh, great,” Katz said and gave a ruptured, disconsolate sigh.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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