was disheartening
- past progressive of dishearten.
Example Sentences
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“It was disheartening to not see that in the stadium this year, when there was an even bigger problem going on.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2025
He said the show was "disheartening slander" and he "believed we had moved beyond the lies and ruinous character portrayals of Lyle".
From BBC ● May 14, 2025
The result was as unpopular as it was disheartening: Rural Texans would not have adequate schools for their children.
From Slate ● Nov. 20, 2024
Tom Klaameyer, president of NEA-Alaska, a teachers’ union, said the Legislature’s failure to reinstate a pension offering for public employees also was disheartening.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
Mom and Dad waited in line with their card for their designated food supply, and it was disheartening to see my parents so powerless.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
