disheartenment

Example Sentences

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The letter, titled "Authors for Libraries," expresses disheartenment about "the recent attacks against libraries being made in our name by trade associations such as the Association of American Publishers and the Publishers Association."

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2022

The consequence was the most profound disheartenment, endured in silence, with the exquisite uncomplaining fortitude of a little child.

From The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius by Grand, Sarah

After a week's disheartenment she made a new beginning.

From In the Year of Jubilee by Gissing, George

Fatigue and worry are succeeded by profound disheartenment.

From The Heavenly Twins by Grand, Madame Sarah

As Marsh looked about and saw how much Boyd's well-directed energy was accomplishing, he was conscious of a slight disheartenment.

From The Silver Horde by Beach, Rex Ellingwood