discouragement
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3.8
- noun
- /dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒmənt/
:
desánimo
- All too often the combination of these elements leads to disparagement, discouragement, and departure from the profession.
- discouragement and hopelessness
- peers and discouragement
Examples
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Likewise, parental and peer disagreement with and discouragement from drinking, smoking cigarettes, and/or marijuana may provide an effective shield against initiating such behaviors.
Academic text (2004) -
With proper motivation and encouragement rather than discouragement from religious leaders, anyone can develop these skills.
Academic text (1999) -
I suggest that this discouragement has tended to work against the search for Christian unity in at least three ways.
Academic text (2015) -
Despite this discouragement, eager young musicians explore music.
Academic text (2016) -
Finally, other factors such as involvement in political issues, discouragement from family, and lack of interest also affected the willingness to participate.
Academic text (2008) -
Discouragement is marked by a reduction or cessation of effort to reach a goal.
Academic text (2009) -
I was wrong to have spoken in a way that has resulted in an unintended signal of discouragement to talented girls and women.
Academic text (2005) -
The media and society at large add to the discouragement by perpetuating old stereotypes and negative stories that are best ignored.
Academic text (1995) -
Also, your feet may be sore or cramped after exercising, which can lead to discouragement from continuing your workouts.
Blog text (23) -
His constant discouragement made her question her abilities.
Synonyms
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6.6
Something that makes people less likely to do something, often by fear of punishment
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7.5
The act of stopping people from doing something by making them afraid of the result
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7.2
A thing that makes people less likely to do something
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7.7
The act of trying to stop someone from doing something
Advice that tells someone not to do something
Something that makes people avoid doing something by showing possible bad results
Antonyms
How Discouraging
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7.7
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3.0
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3.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
discouragement = discourage (transparent) = dis + courage + ment
The suffix '-ment' regularly forms an action or process noun from the verb 'discourage'.
Etymology
Discouragement comes from the parts dis- ('not' or 'opposite') and courage ('heart' or 'spirit'), so it originally meant taking away someone's heart or spirit. That's why discouragement can mean the act of making someone less willing to do something.