disheartening

Example Sentences

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"It is disheartening, but we just go and we get on with it," she said.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The most disheartening aspect of Mr. Pielke’s op-ed is that his peer-reviewed efforts to correct the record were met with silence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"Not hearing back is incredibly disheartening, but in most cases it's down to automated systems and sheer applicant numbers, not a lack of ability or effort."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

He’s 0-6 in the playoffs and the Chargers’ disheartening loss to the New England Patriots in the wild-card playoffs probably gave him plenty of reasons to think about his future.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

And in a general disheartening, the leaves let go, twirled and somersaulted, and finally settled down to sleep.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt