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Adjective
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The failure of so many in the political world to speak up displays a sad and growing moral bankruptcy.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026 -
Don’t be sad — this is not a farewell forever.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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After three seasons of almost nothing but dread and sorrow, the NBA’s most woebegone franchise, for generations, finally had a moment to celebrate.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The Clippers rallied from a chaotic 6-21 start to finish 42-40 in this once-woebegone franchise's 15th consecutive winning season — the NBA's longest active streak.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Neumann played the crestfallen Hugh Grant after his 1995 arrest for solicitation in Los Angeles; Brinkmann was more defiant, her left fist raised, in her imitation of Jane Fonda’s legendary arrest photo from 1970.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Here, though, the crestfallen faces in the crowd tell their own story after West Bromwich Albion had outclassed Wrexham in the first home game at this level for 43 years.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The forlorn Sonny takes up with his football coach’s wife, Ruth (Cloris Leachman).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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Havertz looked utterly forlorn, visibly distressed to pick up yet another injury after a year decimated by two serious surgeries and long spells of rehabilitation.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The recent rise in prices has left many consumers feeling glum.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Week by week, the mood in the narrow classroom was increasingly glum, the students trading whispered remarks when Darcy spoke.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Tuesday's going to be a gloomy day in the Twin Cities, with lingering light showers early, clouds, strong winds and highs in the mid-50s.—
Katie Steiner,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The texture can be firmer on a gloomy, cool day, and looser on a hot day, Johnson said.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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As the Champions League anthem echoed around Villa Park, Liverpool’s disconsolate players headed for the tunnel.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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However, the short-term pain was acute, and Wrexham’s players sat on the ground and looked disconsolate after the final whistle — even though the Hull-Norwich match hadn’t finished.—
Steve Douglas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Nets owner Joe Tsai, the team’s representative in the lottery drawing room, was despondent.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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All of the drama in this working-class community — wedged between Westminster and Thornton and less than 2 square miles in size — has longtime resident Jim Fenimore, 70, feeling despondent.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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“Triste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triste. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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