Example Sentences

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The results were disheartening at best, and at worst, frightening.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2024

The cancellations were disheartening even beyond the financial impact.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2023

In a recent speech, Mr Miles said the report's findings were "disheartening" and the situation was "well behind where we want to be".

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2022

Defense officials privately conceded that the withdrawal, the sudden Taliban victory and the tragedies at the airfield earlier this week were disheartening.

From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2021

She studied the touch-system with the keyboard covered, and her blunders were disheartening.

From The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards by Raleigh, Henry