disconsolate

Example Sentences

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"I don't have the answers," a disconsolate Haaland told TNT Sports after the game.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

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

DeChambeau seemed to sense it himself, judging by the disconsolate look on his face after he punched out into the fairway and found himself confronted with another likely bogey.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

They ran for the stairs, bowling over the disconsolate Senses Taker, ledger, ink bottle, eyeshade, and all, as they went.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster