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
Meanwhile, after 11 losses in a row, the team is left facing a disheartening reality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
"It's really disheartening, actually," Terry said in an interview with BBC Sport last year.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 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
Mr. Curtain was turning the pages with disheartening speed, but Reynie dared not interrupt again.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
