discourages Synonyms

discourages Meaning

discourages

to deprive of courage or confidence, to dissuade or attempt to dissuade from doing something, to make less likely or appealing, to hinder by disfavoring, to advise against a course of action, to lessen the courage or confidence of

discourages Sentence Examples

  1. The harsh weather conditions discourage outdoor activities in the winter months.
  2. The high cost of living in the city discourages many people from relocating there.
  3. The lack of job opportunities in rural areas discourages young people from staying.
  4. The strict dress code at the school discourages students from expressing their individuality.
  5. The negative reviews on the company's website discourage potential customers from doing business with them.
  6. The government's policies discourage investment in renewable energy.
  7. The fear of failure discourages many people from pursuing their dreams.
  8. The lack of support from their family discourages people from making major life changes.
  9. The constant criticism discourages the artist from continuing their work.
  10. The long commute to work discourages potential employees from applying for jobs in the city.

FAQs About the word discourages

to deprive of courage or confidence, to dissuade or attempt to dissuade from doing something, to make less likely or appealing, to hinder by disfavoring, to adv

frustrates, disheartens, intimidates, demoralizes, saddens, dismays, undermines, horrifies, scares, bothers

nerves,encourages, strengthens, assures, heartens, emboldens,cheers, enlivens, buoys (up), reinforces

The harsh weather conditions discourage outdoor activities in the winter months.

The high cost of living in the city discourages many people from relocating there.

The lack of job opportunities in rural areas discourages young people from staying.

The strict dress code at the school discourages students from expressing their individuality.