dishearten
verb (used with object)
to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
had been disheartening
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past perfect progressiveof dishearten.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Project manager Neil Hembrow said the number of dumped boards had been "disheartening".
From BBC ● May 15, 2023
It was late in the season, and for the best part of a week the weather had been disheartening.
From The Four Corners of the World by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
But, in spite of this mark of popular favour, the experience had been disheartening and its effect was disturbing.
From A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate by A. H. J. (Abel Hendy Jones) Greenidge
During this lonely year that had passed since his wife's death, Mr. Day's experiences with domestic help had been disheartening as well as varied.
From Janice Day the Young Homemaker by Helen Beecher Long
