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discouragement Meaning
discouragement (n)
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
the expression of opposition and disapproval
the act of discouraging
discouragement (n.)
The act of discouraging, or the state of being discouraged; depression or weakening of confidence; dejection.
That which discourages; that which deters, or tends to deter, from an undertaking, or from the prosecution of anything; a determent; as, the revolution was commenced under every possible discouragement.
FAQs About the word discouragement
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles, the expression of opposition and disapproval, the act of discouragingThe act of discouraging, or the state of b
despair, dismay, disheartenment, despondency,defeatism, demoralization, depression, mopes, gloom,dejection
encouragement, encouragement,optimism, optimism, sanguinity,sanguinity
The discouragement she felt over the failed project was palpable.
He experienced moments of discouragement during his long journey.
Despite their discouragement, they kept pushing forward.
Overcoming discouragement is often a key step towards achieving success.
