dispirited

Example Sentences

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It took years of layoffs and dispirited resignations for the Salinas Californian staff to finally tick down to zero.

From Los Angeles Times

An election with disinterested or dispirited Democrats would be a doomsday scenario for the party.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, Noor said the signs of a dispirited military predated Biden’s mid-April announcement that the U.S. was ending its “forever war,” noting that Afghan army recruitment was already down by 60% and corruption was widespread.

From Seattle Times

One owner of an independent L.A. music venue, who asked for anonymity, was dispirited at their industry’s hurdles compared to other businesses such as restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times

What is traditionally a jovial celebration of the start of the Muslim holy month around a hearty meal was muted and dispirited for her small Syrian refugee family.

From Washington Times