discouragement
3
3.6
- noun
- /dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
:
desánimo
- His discouragement was evident after failing the exam for the third time.
- frustration and discouragement
When you're wiped out, it's really easy to be pulled into discouragement.
- When you're wiped out, it's really easy to be pulled into discouragement.
- People are getting hurt, disappointed, and left in a lot of discouragement and negative energy that then lingers on.
- We waited patiently as time and our bags we hoped would pass, and bit by bit, our discouragement swelled.
- I got so discouraged during that time and I just said I will not stay in this spot in discouragement.
- Now we can either make meaning that builds our sense of self worth and confidence, or we can make meaning that fuels our self doubt and discouragement.
- And what contributes to that doubt is discouragement.
Examples
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In her moments of maximum discouragement, the knowledge kept Katrina's head held high.
Fiction book (1998) -
You have eloquently put into words the pain and discouragement my daughter and so many others with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome feel.
Blog text (26) -
Otherwise, you are always sinking back into discouragement.
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And it's important to resist the kind of despair and discouragement that is thrown at us.
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Well, Mark, you just met someone who does understand the pain and the discouragement you're going through.
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While positive feelings like happiness and satisfaction increased after a difficult win, negative feelings like anger and discouragement increased after a loss.
Academic text (2009) -
Most programs start out with this stage, which invites failure and discouragement.
Blog text (26) -
Sometimes we need something spectacular to free us from weariness or discouragement.
Blog text (31) -
In Norway, people were also asked to tell what strengthened them to continue their effort despite periods of discouragement.
Academic text (1999) -
The ruling emotions of my childhood were frustration, discouragement, and humiliation.
Academic text (1999)
Synonyms
4
8.3
A strong feeling of sadness and loss of hope after something bad
2
8.0
A feeling of discouragement and low confidence in a person or group
2
6.3
A feeling of sadness and low energy that makes you feel down
1
8.8
A feeling of deep sadness and no hope
A feeling of losing hope and confidence
A feeling of being discouraged and without much hope
A feeling of being sad and having little hope
A feeling of sadness and low energy
Antonyms
How Discouraged
Surface Forms
Morphology
discouragement = discourage (semi-transparent) = dis + courage + ment
The suffix '-ment' can transparently form a noun referring to the result or state produced by 'discourage'.
Etymology
Discouragement comes from the parts dis- ('not' or 'opposite') and courage ('heart' or 'spirit'), so it gives the image of losing your 'heart' or enthusiasm. That's why discouragement can mean the feeling of lost confidence or hope after difficulties.