disconsolate

Example Sentences

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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

A frustrated and disconsolate Rory McIlroy signed for a seven-over 78 as his quest to win a second Open title floundered on a wet and windy opening morning at Royal Troon.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

Looking disconsolate as he tried to process the loss while sitting on his chair, Medvedev managed to give a thumbs-up to the crowd when they applauded his efforts.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2024

There were breakfast sandwiches that, disconsolate, I did not even finish.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

Howard, who had already brought Seabiscuit to Belmont in hopes that a match could be arranged, was disconsolate.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand