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

Sick people ofttimes fall into a mood of disheartenment and self-pity which seriously retards their recovery.

From Making the Most of Life by Miller, J. R. (James Russell)

The castle was patently strong—strong enough to excuse any disheartenment.

From True Tilda by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

"And I've missed my apprenticeship!" said Desire, with changed voice and face, falling back into her disheartenment again.

From Real Folks by Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train)

My performance was a failure, and to complete my disheartenment I reached the station about five minutes after the last eastern train had pulled out.

From A Daughter of the Middle Border by Garland, Hamlin