discouraged Definition
- 1having lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened
- 2having been made to feel less hopeful or enthusiastic
Using discouraged: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "discouraged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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After failing the test, he felt discouraged and didn't want to study anymore.
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The negative feedback from his boss left him feeling discouraged about his work.
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She was discouraged by the lack of progress in her project.
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Summary: discouraged in Brief
The term 'discouraged' [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd] refers to a state of having lost confidence or enthusiasm, often due to negative experiences or feedback. It is synonymous with 'disheartened' and 'dismayed,' and antonymous with 'encouraged' and 'optimistic.' Examples include 'After failing the test, he felt discouraged and didn't want to study anymore.'
