Mentally or emotionally demoralized
“His spirit was broken after losing a large sum of money through a bad investment.”
Failing to fulfill someone's hopes or expectations
“It was really disappointing to find out that the pyramids were not built by ancient aliens as Giorgio had claimed.”
Bad-tempered or sulky
“After she declined a proposal to have dinner with him, he returned to his more sullen and sulky ways.”
Feeling deeply pessimistic about the future
“They weren't wasting time being cynical, or feeling hopeless about the future.”
Unfavorable with regard to opinion or hope
“It would have empowered me to be clueless too, instead of my holding on to the dim hope that things might work out.”
In a way that shows a lack of trust
“Mo Bai looked at her warily, wondering what kind of crazy things this woman would do next.”
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