disheartening
Example Sentences
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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
"You want to help… to go on the wards and see the mothers and babies, knowing that I might not be able to do this after I graduate, it's really disheartening."
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Meanwhile, after 11 losses in a row, the team is left facing a disheartening reality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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
But the way she says it, it’s also disheartening.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
