disconsolately

Example Sentences

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He added, disconsolately, that a restoration of the property had been “nearly complete.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

More than three years after he disconsolately walked away from Seattle, Felix Hernandez is back, a vibrant part of the Mariners organization once more.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2023

I stared disconsolately at three crumpled slips of loose-leaf paper.

From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2019

In addition to allowing the boss to control the car’s speed from the back seat, Scott’s duties include driving Mrs. Roman to an empty pier from which she can stare disconsolately out at the surf.

From New York Times • May 26, 2016

After a while William went disconsolately back to the Bear Flag and through the window he saw the conversation spring up again and it saddened him.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck