dispirited

Example Sentences

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It was an example of what appeared to be Tudor's 'tough love' approach, as opposed to Frank's warmer and more empathetic style, leaving the Spurs squad looking even more dispirited than when he arrived.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

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

She sat in Crocodile Guts’s leaky craft all afternoon, too dispirited to try anything.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer