dispirited

Example Sentences

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Fran Tarkenton arrived in New York City exhausted, dispirited and maybe a little confused.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

While Bayern Munich's players celebrated in front of their jubilant fans at the final whistle, Arsenal's players looked dispirited after a damaging few days that has hurt their campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

Are you frustrated and dispirited, weary and broke?

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2024

They might be dispirited after losing at Wembley, but maybe that defeat means they think they have got to win the FA Cup now.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024

Kenny made frequent trips away from the town from which he came back tired and often dispirited; but always work was resumed on his return.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya