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undiscouraged

undiscouraged

5.0
Still confident and willing to keep trying after failures
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌndɪsˈkɔːrɪdʒd/
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  • She remained undiscouraged even after several failed attempts to solve the problem.

Examples

  • He walked into the interview undiscouraged by his previous rejections.

  • She is undiscouraged.

  • Despite criticism from others, the artist continued undiscouraged with his work.

  • He felt undiscouraged after failing the exam.

  • Despite the challenges she faced, she remained undiscouraged in her quest for success.

  • After receiving several rejection letters, he stayed undiscouraged and continued submitting his manuscript.

  • Even when the project hit obstacles, the team felt undiscouraged and worked harder to find solutions.

Synonyms

undaunted
vsundiscouraged
5 7.1

Not afraid or discouraged when facing something difficult

emphasizes steady confidence and enthusiasm rather than bold determination
undeterred
vsundiscouraged
3 6.3

Not stopping because of problems or failures

stresses remaining confident and enthusiastic, not just continuing action
unswayed
vsundiscouraged
1 6.9

Does not change because of other people's opinions or pressure

emphasizes keeping confidence and enthusiasm, not merely holding an opinion
undashed
vsundiscouraged
  • Literature
8.1

Not discouraged and still confident after problems

is identical in meaning without any real difference
undismayed
vsundiscouraged
7.0

Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult

is about not losing confidence or enthusiasm under pressure
uncowed
vsundiscouraged
7.1

Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage

focuses more on steady confidence and enthusiasm than fearless bravery
unappalled
vsundiscouraged
9.1

Not feeling upset or afraid when facing danger

means not losing confidence or enthusiasm rather than only not being shocked
unwilted
vsundiscouraged
5.9

Not showing tiredness and still having energy

is about maintaining confidence and enthusiasm rather than physical stamina
unrattled
vsundiscouraged
5.2

Not moved or shaken by a sudden physical shock

focuses on continued confidence and enthusiasm despite setbacks not just calmness

Antonyms

7 3.4

Feeling less confident and hopeful because of problems

How Discouraged

despondent
18 7.7
discouraged
7 3.4
undeterred
3 6.3
undiscouraged
5.0

Surface Forms

undiscouraged positive

Morphology

undiscouraged = discouraged (transparent) = un + discourage + ed

The prefix 'un-' straightforwardly negates the adjective 'discouraged', so the overall negated meaning is clear to learners.

Etymology

The word undiscouraged combines un- 'not' with discourage, which comes from courage meaning 'heart' or 'bravery'. So undiscouraged means 'not losing heart' and describes someone who keeps confidence and hope despite problems.