dishearten

Example Sentences

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"When I was 18, they said to me 'You could try getting pregnant to see if it helps', which was incredibly disheartening," she says.

From BBC

The barren sands yielded nothing and the team, disheartened, headed back to their camp.

From Barron's

Abby, now 21, said she was "disheartened" to hear there were still issues with bullying.

From BBC

While the situation is disheartening, Warner is looking to spearhead a positive outcome.

From BBC

The plant's owner insists it adheres to required emission thresholds, but the government's closure U-turn has left some locals disheartened.

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