Example Sentences

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“Attempts to hinder voters from exercising their right to cast their ballots are disheartening, disturbing, and wrong,” Ms. James said in a statement.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2020

There are disheartening things, like incredible amounts of apathy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2017

Still, the numbers — and the stories behind them — are disheartening.

From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2016

Both are disheartening to read, but clear examples of what happens when leadership fails or is corrupt.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2012

The physical and moral wrecks that result are disheartening.

From Society Its Origin and Development by Rowe, Henry Kalloch