undiscouraged
- adjective
- /ˌʌndɪsˈkɔːrɪdʒd/
- She remained undiscouraged even after several failed attempts to solve the problem.
Examples
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He walked into the interview undiscouraged by his previous rejections.
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She is undiscouraged.
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Despite criticism from others, the artist continued undiscouraged with his work.
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He felt undiscouraged after failing the exam.
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Despite the challenges she faced, she remained undiscouraged in her quest for success.
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After receiving several rejection letters, he stayed undiscouraged and continued submitting his manuscript.
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Even when the project hit obstacles, the team felt undiscouraged and worked harder to find solutions.
Synonyms
Not afraid or discouraged when facing something difficult
Not stopping because of problems or failures
Does not change because of other people's opinions or pressure
Not discouraged and still confident after problems
Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult
Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage
Not feeling upset or afraid when facing danger
Not showing tiredness and still having energy
Not moved or shaken by a sudden physical shock
Antonyms
How Discouraged
Surface Forms
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.