dispiriting

Example Sentences

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Then came the dispiriting loss to the Warriors and the 40-year-old Paul’s opportunity to get in the last meme, even though it wasn’t exactly original.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Scotland face a washout of a Six Nations campaign after suffering a dispiriting opening loss to Italy in rain-soaked Rome.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

One report offered little hope for unemployed workers mired in long, dispiriting job searches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Thomas Frank faced fresh calls for his dismissal from angry Tottenham fans after a dispiriting 2-2 draw at Premier League strugglers Burnley on Saturday as Bournemouth ended Liverpool's long unbeaten run.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

But at once came the dispiriting realization that even if somebody looked into the compartment, he would be neither seen nor heard.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling