Definitions
- Describing a feeling of disappointment or annoyance when something doesn't go as planned. - Referring to a situation where one is unable to achieve a desired goal or outcome. - Talking about a state of being stuck or blocked in progress or development.
- Describing a feeling of loss of confidence or hope in oneself or a situation. - Referring to a situation where one is demotivated or disheartened by setbacks or obstacles. - Talking about a state of being dissuaded or prevented from pursuing a particular course of action.
List of Similarities
- 1Both describe negative emotions.
- 2Both can result from setbacks or obstacles.
- 3Both can affect motivation and progress.
- 4Both can be caused by external factors or internal thoughts and feelings.
- 5Both can lead to a sense of hopelessness or helplessness.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Frustration is often caused by external factors such as difficult tasks or uncooperative people, while discouragement can also be caused by internal factors such as self-doubt or fear of failure.
- 2Emphasis: Frustration emphasizes the feeling of being blocked or stuck, while discouragement emphasizes the loss of confidence or hope.
- 3Duration: Frustration is often a temporary emotion that can be resolved by finding a solution or alternative approach, while discouragement can be a longer-lasting emotion that requires more effort to overcome.
- 4Response: Frustration can lead to anger or irritation, while discouragement can lead to sadness or apathy.
- 5Outcome: Frustration can sometimes lead to increased motivation and determination to find a solution, while discouragement can lead to giving up or abandoning a goal or task.
Remember this!
Frustrated and discouraged are both negative emotions that can result from setbacks or obstacles. However, the difference between frustrated and discouraged is their cause, emphasis, duration, response, and outcome. Frustration is often caused by external factors and emphasizes the feeling of being blocked or stuck, while discouragement can be caused by internal factors and emphasizes the loss of confidence or hope. Frustration is often temporary and can lead to increased motivation, while discouragement can be longer-lasting and lead to giving up or abandoning a goal or task.
