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discouragement

[dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt]

discouragement Definition

  • 1the act of making someone feel less confident or hopeful
  • 2a feeling of having lost confidence or hope

Using discouragement: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "discouragement" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The constant failures led to his discouragement.

  • Example

    The lack of support from his family caused him great discouragement.

  • Example

    The coach's words of discouragement affected the team's performance.

discouragement Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for discouragement

Antonyms for discouragement

Phrases with discouragement

  • to give up on something, to quit

    Example

    After facing constant discouragement, he decided to throw in the towel and pursue a different career.

  • to become encouraged or optimistic

    Example

    Despite the discouragement, she took heart and continued to work towards her goals.

  • to become discouraged or pessimistic

    Example

    After facing multiple rejections, he began to lose heart and doubted his abilities.

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Summary: discouragement in Brief

Discouragement [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt] is the act of making someone feel less confident or hopeful, or a feeling of having lost confidence or hope. It can be caused by various factors such as constant failures, lack of support, or negative feedback. Examples of its usage include 'The coach's words of discouragement affected the team's performance.' and 'The constant failures led to his discouragement.' Phrases like 'throw in the towel' and 'take heart' are used to describe giving up or becoming encouraged, respectively.