How To Use Dishearten In A Sentence

What became clear was just how many brides found it disheartening. The Sun
The Golden Bears had lost to Arizona and Southern California in disheartening fashion before beating rival Stanford and then the Aggies USATODAY.com
We had attended Morning Chant and were now seated for breakfast, disheartened but not surprised that the early Greys had already taken the bacon, and it remained only in exquisite odor. Excerpt: Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde
No matter what time, no matter what may happen, I will never allow yourself a little get disheartened.
I found it a really disheartening process. Times, Sunday Times

His friend overlooks her disheartening daily experience because she is transfixed by the status and desirability of her job. Times, Sunday Times
Disheartened, Santa Anna separated from his large escort and planned to slip through the mountainous country with three attendants.
In a complex of lonely and socially clumsy bachelors, disheartened by too many rejections, she was news.
Returning to Montreal in '93, his pro hockey days behind him, a disheartened Jere worked in the exciting and fulfilling world of home renovations, but nevertheless felt empty and purposeless.
I feel so disheartened that I often don't bother applying any more. Times, Sunday Times
Bruce threw his infantry reserve into the battle, the arrows of the English archers wounded the men-at-arms of their own side, and the remnants of the leading line were tired and disheartened when the final impetus to their rout was given by the historic charge of the "gillies," some thousands of Scottish camp-followers who suddenly emerged from the woods, blowing horns, waving such weapons as they possessed, and holding aloft [v. 03 p. 0355] improvised banners. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon"
Even though I live here and I witness daily examples of the hardships people face just trying to survive, the statistics never fail to dishearten me. Peace Prospects Brighten Children's Dreams in South Sudan
If that sounds just a little bitter, she maintains that she wasn't disheartened.
It is very disheartening to read all these admonitions to this nascent antiwar movement saying that the participants are somehow being unserious.
In a perfect illustration of the simultaneous hope and frustration that characterizes the issue of maternal mortality, Okonjo-Iweala explained that what drives her is the same issue that disheartens her: the knowledge that we currently possess the information necessary to eradicate the majority of maternal deaths, but the lack of resources and political will has prevented sustained, measurable improvements in maternal health in the world's poorest countries. Nandini Oomman: Women Deliver 2010: A Second Chance for the World to Deliver for Women
They rejoiced in the change, not merely from sympathy with the disinthralled negroes, but because it had emancipated them from a disheartening surveillance, and opened new fields of usefulness. The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus
No matter what time, no matter what may happen, I will never allow yourself a little get disheartened.
But, yet again, I failed miserably and came away feeling dejected, disheartened, deflated and demoralised.
And he is refusing to be disheartened after seeing his chances limited this season. The Sun
Then he went away more disheartened than before and returned to his own house where he saw his wife sitting, for she had foregone him thither by the souterrain. The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
Despite the elbow injury, he said he is not disheartened by the setback.
When the literary class betray a destitution of faith, it is not strange that society should be disheartened and sensualized by unbelief. XVI. Essays. New England Reformers. A Lecture Read before the Society in Amory Hall on Sunday, March 3, 1844
The room didn't have a centre without him, and indeed, the men looked shabbier than usual, disheartened. DREAMS OF INNOCENCE
It is so disheartening to hear inexcusable statements such as ‘I regret killing her’.
One of the most disheartening things was to go into that prison and see a massive carpentry shop - fully equipped and fully tooled - empty.
Few things are more disheartening than watching arrangements you've carefully nurtured come apart. Times, Sunday Times
It's a disheartening process, but Mike is keen to acknowledge that the key to success is perseverance and determination.
Al-Sabban's negative approach to negotiations "disheartens" him, as does the ongoing "blame game" on climate change. The Guardian World News
The ferment excited those pedagogical leaders who agreed with its direction, but it was disheartening for those teachers and parents who wanted schools and classrooms where the adults were in charge.
While often being disheartened by the mistakes of our government, it is my sincere hope that its decisions in the upcoming days are wise and reflect the goodness of this nation.
Without the spiritual world the material world is a disheartening enigma. Joseph Joubert
Far from giving physics a wider appeal, I suspect this merely disheartens students.
Disheartened, she took home her plastic drinking cup and the small-leafed plant that adorned her desk. Yoani Sanchez: New Year Brings More Layoffs in Cuba
The trick is not to grow disheartened when things go wrong. Times, Sunday Times
How disheartening to be so rebuffed from her dream guy. Christianity Today
We mustn't be afraid to experiment and mustn't be ashamed or disheartened by any mishaps along the way.
Once we got to the "grownup" section, I was disheartened to find this the only evidence that Charlie had been there: West Hollywood Book Fair
And he is refusing to be disheartened after seeing his chances limited this season. The Sun
We mustn't be afraid to experiment and mustn't be ashamed or disheartened by any mishaps along the way.
My difference with Huffington's critics is that her success reassures rather than disheartens me as to the state of Internet journalism. Robert Scheer: Betting on Arianna
But sailors are not easily disheartened, and they forthwith set to work to manufacture a new line out of the rope which they still had in the boat; Tom carefully unlaying the strands and jointing the yarns, whilst George tried his best to manufacture a hook out of a nail drawn from the gunwale of the boat. The Voyage of the Aurora
Indecision is the most unsexy thing on the planet. I dont know if I'm sexy but I think decisiveness is sexy. I also lose trust and faith in them when I realise I'm a bit on my own and thats a very disheartening feeling. Drew Barrymore
If young children don't see quick results they grow disheartened.
What disheartens me most of all is their blandness.
But idiots like Bolton and Palin and the neocons want to bomb the country which would only galvinize “Supreme Leader” and dishearten those trying to make changes. Think Progress » Bolton: Either Iran Gets Nukes Or ‘Israel Or Somebody Else Uses Military Force To Stop It’
It is disheartening to see teams at a school where 58 percent of its students are female not have enough players to have substitutes on the bench.
Few things are more disheartening than witnessing arrangements you've worked hard to organise vanish, and with very little notice. Times, Sunday Times
If young children don't see quick results they grow disheartened.
Indecision is the most unsexy thing on the planet. I dont know if I'm sexy but I think decisiveness is sexy. I also lose trust and faith in them when I realise I'm a bit on my own and thats a very disheartening feeling. Drew Barrymore
the disheartened instructor tried vainly to arouse their interest
Either is possible, because the disheartening news about unfilial children still alerts me to the possibility of the son turning his back on his mother.
I have a few friends from Sri Lanka, and it always disheartens me to listen to them talk about the situation being unchangeably bad there. Guest post 20 – Mihirini de Zoysa on the I Can project in Sri Lanka « Ken Wilson's Blog
It's a bit disheartening because I have all these wonderful new roles. Times, Sunday Times
It's somewhat disheartening that the FemBots' cast-offs earn them more money than their actual records, but MacKinnon and Poirier don't seem to mind, because they know they've just made one beaut of an album.
I find it very disheartening. The Sun
What's really disheartening is that the Times feels the need to explain to their readers why their decision to cancel Ann Coulter isn't evidence of some grand liberal bias or conspiracy on their part. Archive 2007-03-01
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Don't be disheartened by a single failure.
This was not technically a route - on most maps it was either unmarked or dishearteningly categorized as 'unsurveyed'. The Times Literary Supplement
It's really disheartening to realize where we could be in spaceflight versus where we are. Tuesday Ted: George Dyson
No matter what time, no matter what may happen, I will never allow yourself a little get disheartened.
I remember how despondent and disheartened we were as the doctor's findings were reported.
I find it somewhat disheartening that an academic defends Beck, et. al., as not as bad as they couldbe. The Volokh Conspiracy » In (Limited) Praise of Right-Wing Populism
There is scope to improve its sourcing - it is slightly disheartening to see that it is purchasing such staples as eggs from Italy. Times, Sunday Times
It is disheartening for a veracious researcher to debunk this Caspian megalomania.
As I emptied its contents, I was disheartened to see the limited treasures I found within.
Some disturbing news regarding misuse and exploitation of the tsunami donations are cropping up which disheartens me a lot.
When I arrived at the set wearing a new chocolate-brown, button-up T-shirt and brown, leather clogs, I was determined not to let anyone or anything dishearten me.
The old-basket maker went home, disheartened.
The trick is not to grow disheartened when things go wrong. Times, Sunday Times
A disheartened army continued towards Taunton where, hearing of the superior army approaching from London, Warbeck slipped away.
She said she was disheartened by the police force's inaction in relation to similar intimidation incidents in the past.
I came away really disheartened and gave up on the idea of slimming. The Sun
I found it a really disheartening process. Times, Sunday Times
Indecision is the most unsexy thing on the planet. I dont know if I'm sexy but I think decisiveness is sexy. I also lose trust and faith in them when I realise I'm a bit on my own and thats a very disheartening feeling. Drew Barrymore
Of course we're not really post-painting any more than we're post-feminist ― both ideas as disheartening as they are offensive. Lily Blau: The Cow of Art
I, and no doubt many others, am disheartened that our servicewomen and military wives and daughters lack the same insurance coverage civilian women have during such a traumatizing period of their lives. Gale S. Pollock: Her Service and Sacrifice Demand Fairness and Equal Treatment From Congress
English cully, who was so easily disheartened, and hung his ears in manifest despondence, rather than rather than run the risk of making a voyage that should be altogether unprofitable, resolved to practise her charms upon the Dutch merchant. The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle
He was disheartened when the boy didn't even seem to notice his presence.
I came away really disheartened and gave up on the idea of slimming. The Sun
We both went for cheesecakes of varying descriptions and were a little disheartened to discover ice-cream helpings were not available on the side.
It is disheartening and I'm sure there are many more people that are 'gatvol' of government just sitting back with their exorbitant salaries and letting these strikers be. News24 Top Stories
You know, when a general uses the word disheartening in a time of war, that is something to pay attention to. CNN Transcript Oct 20, 2006
One hears the disheartening sound of doors closing and catches a waft of stale air. Times, Sunday Times
It's disheartening that the Prime Minister's thoughts don't necessarily mesh with her political reality.
Many superhero enthusiasts may have been disheartened by the Superman Returns version and there was not much call for a sequel.
Few things are more disheartening than seeing plans or ideas that are dear to your heart being challenged, if not demolished. Times, Sunday Times
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But what was more disheartening than watching a defense that a lot of people, myself included, believed had shown signs of evolving into a championship caliber unit, be picked apart like a beignet was the Patriots downright un-Patriotic play in all three phrases of the game, from poor throws to busted coverages to missed field goals. Boston.com Most Popular
The Golden Bears had lost to Arizona and Southern California in disheartening fashion before beating rival Stanford and then the Aggies (9-4). USATODAY.com - College Football - Texas A&M vs. California
But shortly after conceding defeat, a disheartened Landry announced plans to retire from politics.
Those young men are too easily disheartened by difficulties.
Few things are more disheartening than watching arrangements you've carefully nurtured come apart. Times, Sunday Times
You've seen how I was disheartened by the loss of my husband and my children and because of my disease.
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The sight of grown men hurling abuse at someone who had voluntarily given up a Saturday morning to referee a kids match is truly disheartening for everyone involved.
The very image of the desolated metropolis was enough to dishearten me before I even entered the city itself.
She was very disheartened by the results of the test.
There is scope to improve its sourcing - it is slightly disheartening to see that it is purchasing such staples as eggs from Italy. Times, Sunday Times
Few things are more disheartening than witnessing arrangements you've worked hard to organise vanish, and with very little notice. Times, Sunday Times
What I find disheartening is the 'mean spirited nature' of so many comments on this and other sites. Clinton: No cause for alarm
Despite losing its previous two games to Arizona and USC in disheartening fashion, Cal is headed to the Holiday Bowl to play Texas A&M on Dec. 28. USATODAY.com - College Football - Stanford vs. California
No matter what time, no matter what may happen, I will never allow yourself a little get disheartened.
Though it may seem disheartening to think that this amazing band was greatly a product of a master plan, try to think of it in terms of them being the product of a great idea, or the dreams of a visionary, because that is closer to the truth.
That was pretty discouraging and disheartening to see that happening, and it happened repeatedly.
Laperrieri was disheartened he didn't get his 100th Sunday, but the win lessened the disappointed. USATODAY.com - Hockey - Vancouver vs. Colorado
But what I did find disheartening is being reminded just how many people don't even try to think about or rethink their preconceptions. Fanboys Are Stupid, But You Are Not - Anil Dash
Pennington looked back, disheartened to see that the four inebriates wore the Boleyn colors and crest. The Tudors: King Takes Queen
But yes, the trend in covers is really disheartening, - especially - when used to push stories that don't really belong in that market! "Quell the rage that deeply seethes, the extremes of these devotions."
No matter what time, no matter what may happen, I will never allow yourself a little get disheartened.
IT'S a disheartening statistic for any aspiring actor: most will spend about 80 per cent of their working life "resting".
It's disheartening to see what little progress has been made.
A later creation, fantad or fantod, formed perhaps on the base of fantastic, appeared in 1867, some twenty-three years before some disheartened victim of Monday fever got the morbs VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol VII No 1
Indecision is the most unsexy thing on the planet. I dont know if I'm sexy but I think decisiveness is sexy. I also lose trust and faith in them when I realise I'm a bit on my own and thats a very disheartening feeling. Drew Barrymore
No matter what time, no matter what may happen, I will never allow yourself a little get disheartened.
He was disheartened by their hostile reaction.
Don't let this defeat dishearten you.
The news would perhaps dishearten walkers and joggers on Race Course and Nehru Stadium.
He felt disheartened at his failure.
No matter what time, no matter what may happen, I will never allow yourself a little get disheartened.
Rugeley is the worst of these; for it seems to have fallen back - from the staring red brick, perfectly modern, outworks that can get nothing to do - upon the old village street, which is built of sad, sullen-looking dirty-brown stone, miserable without the once-adjoining fields, and most disheartening to the passenger from the utterly unprosperous look of the place.
We weren't disheartened to lose as it was a tough tournament.
I felt a bit disheartened by that, and it made me worry about what was going to come for the rest of the season. Times, Sunday Times
And of course we did know that, and it disheartened us to think no one would take notice of us.
Wathcing Obama go down that same road disheartens me and disappoints me. Obama's Full Iraq Speech
We were cold and disheartened. Times, Sunday Times
Indecision is the most unsexy thing on the planet. I dont know if I'm sexy but I think decisiveness is sexy. I also lose trust and faith in them when I realise I'm a bit on my own and thats a very disheartening feeling. Drew Barrymore
It's a bit disheartening because I have all these wonderful new roles. Times, Sunday Times
If he were to win the Presidency and essentially be as nonassertive and bland as his campaign (which I think his platform portends) everyone whose hopes were raised by his candidacy will be completely disheartened. Obama: Hope And Change Are "The Causes Of My Life"
He was disheartened by their hostile reaction.
if you take a selector who has bullocked all his life to raise crops on dusty, stony patches in the scrubs, and put him on land where there's plenty of water and manure, he's apt to get disheartened.
A disheartening scene flashed into view: a barren landscape, fruitless, scorched by a blazing, merciless sun.
Instead, it became a liability, a disheartening battle of egos between its figureheads and led to attendant galvanization along the lines of high culture versus low among the population at large.
I felt a bit disheartened by that, and it made me worry about what was going to come for the rest of the season. Times, Sunday Times
This is to dishearten the Kristianos outside, break their spirit. Fire The Sky
The weeks from Vienna to the 22 nd Party Congress had nevertheless been cruel and disheartening.
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The dilapidated gate could not deter her, the creaking shutters could not dishearten her, the spider web-laced windows could not dissuade her. Three-Minute Fiction Favorites
But I am not disheartened by the image or the disadvantages that comes along with it.
walty" -- inclined to roll -- that the captain set off with misgiving, and as she moved away the crew heard this solemn and disheartening invocation from a clergyman on the wharf: -- "Lord, if it be thy pleasure to bury these, our friends, in the bottom of the sea, take them; they are thine: save them. Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 04 : Tales of Puritan Land
Darkness had fallen when the little party commenced to resaddle their ponies and in the midst of their labors there came a rude and disheartening interruption. The Mucker
Although the message of prudence, at a time when CIC's dumping of £351. 4m of Morgan Stanley shares has conspicuously not generated any money for transfer activity, might dishearten fans, it should not be interpreted as a lack of team investment. China fund raises finance to match Liverpool asking price
She was disheartened at the result.
It is not awful, but its steady flow of roots rock near-misses is, at the very least, disheartening.
Spain routed struggling newcomer Ukraine 4-0 Wednesday, a sizzling start in search of a title after 11 futile, often disheartening attempts. USATODAY.com - David Villa scores twice as Spain reigns over Ukraine 4-0
The high after the inauguration to the recent string of either blatant dishonesty, or over scrutinized confirmations, disheartens us at a deep inner level that affects our confidence, our willingness to stay involved, and quite frankly leaves our collective hope on fragile ground. Kari Henley: Citizen Confidence -- are Americans Having "Honeymoon Blues?"
In Shanghai, news about ailing octogenarians abandoned by their children is disheartening, gnawing at the consciences of upright people.
It must be disheartening work learning a musical instrument. Three Men in a Boat
At the very least, however, it would dishearten Gadhafi's supporters and buy time for the rebels. It's Not Too Late to Save Libya
In talking with major league players, managers, and coaches over the course of this season, there's one issue that intrigues, enlightens and disheartens me. Diplomacy now an essential skill for major league managers
Few things are more disheartening than seeing plans or ideas that are dear to your heart being challenged, if not demolished. Times, Sunday Times
It was a hot day and, once they scored, we seemed to lose it and got a bit disheartened. The Sun
One gets that disheartening impression that the Caucus posters relish in subtly amplifying the FOX News “flip-flopper” meme. Obama Addresses Critics on ‘Centrist’ Moves - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com
There we would surely destroy or capture his disheartened army. REBELS AND REDCOATS: The American Revolutionary War
Without the spiritual world the material world is a disheartening enigma. Joseph Joubert
In the driving rain, urged by the sick Laudonnière, the men, bedrenched and disheartened, labored as they might to strengthen their defences. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 73, November, 1863
It's quite disheartening for a peely-wally Scot, but it sure is easy on the eye.
But the people were disheartened by it. Christianity Today
I have no idea what the tale is here, but something's amiss, and I was disheartened by the result.
Disheartened, she gathered her things together, locked the door behind her and drove home. Free agent, indeed!
He was beginning to feel very disheartened.
I am so disheartened at the slurs and insults that have been hurled at those people who accept free lunch for their kids.
One hears the disheartening sound of doors closing and catches a waft of stale air. Times, Sunday Times
But I'm not disheartened… it will take some doing to undo the bad habits of a lifetime.
Equally disheartening is the fact that the Iranian authorities are repressing women in a far more dangerous and direct way than passing draconian "family protection" laws: dozens, if not hundreds of women's rights activists have been personally targeted for arrest or extralegal attacks. Shayan Ghajar: Iranian Women Poised for Major Setback
In my novel Twenty Thousand Saints the protagonist, Viv, is so disheartened by the no vote in the 1979 referendum for devolution that she moves to a remote island and becomes a hermit nun. Devolution: the Welsh fledgling is ready to fly
And they were not disheartened by the rain. The Sun
The Indians themselves, aware that the inhabitants had been premonished of their approach, seem to have been disheartened; for they did not reach the station till the next day. The First White Man of the West
For that half an hour I got a tiny glimpse into what her everyday life is like and I was disheartened by how cold people are.
The experience could mercifully decrease the sense of responsibility which leads to disheartenment easily; meanwhile it could prohibit us from excoriating ourselves and others.
Although certain businesses have donated paint, wood offcuts and other items over the year, he said it was disheartening to see the lack of interest by the public.
This is disheartening as I am merely a dork, which I define as being interested in geeky and nerdy things yet lacking adequate intelligence to be proficient in them. Archive 2007-09-01
It was a hot day and, once they scored, we seemed to lose it and got a bit disheartened. The Sun
I was disheartened; I would have truly loved to get out of the house and attend such a happy event.
Such tolerance of dishonesty in our educational system certainly disheartens other students, who realize that they may have to compete with cheaters to get into college.
Don't be disheartened by a single failure.
She has a rather disheartening editorial about the expurgation from educational textbooks anything that could possibly give offense to people.
I find it very disheartening. The Sun
No matter what time, no matter what may happen, I will never allow yourself a little get disheartened.
Occasionally the words dishearten, but 99 percent of the time they uplift. Le french flair - French Word-A-Day
Homeowners and potential homeowners should not be too disheartened by the fall in house prices though.
Disheartened, she gathered her things together, locked the door behind her and drove home. Free agent, indeed!

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