disheartening

Example Sentences

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He’s 0-6 in the playoffs and the Chargers’ disheartening loss to the New England Patriots in the wild-card playoffs probably gave him plenty of reasons to think about his future.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

And it’s disheartening seeing news organizations scramble for coverage when they laid off international staff who could have been doing this work.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

"When I was 18, they said to me 'You could try getting pregnant to see if it helps', which was incredibly disheartening," she says.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

But beyond all the hype lies a disheartening reality: The business behind the stock has continued to struggle.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

Visitors keep one’s spirits up in prison, and the absence of them can be disheartening.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela