disheartening

In a statement it said it is "disheartening to see alleged perpetrators of abuse being considered to return to elevated positions of influence and power".

“It’s disheartening that in a country as advanced as ours, basic parental leave and childcare support remain out of reach for so many. It’s time for a change.”

"Trump's not my favourite man and there's so much in worldwide politics that's disheartening," says the singer.

He said it was "disheartening to see the amount of negativity being projected" and that someone close to him who had experienced a relationship similar to Lily's had credited the film with "saving her life".

When potential adopters are thwarted for such disheartening and unnecessary reasons, this can multiply the work for the people in animal welfare.