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discouraged Definition and Meaning in English (discouraged definition)

adjective
Synonyms:dishearteneddemotivateddispirited
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Discouraged definition: Feeling a loss of enthusiasm or confidence, often due to a setback or difficulty.

Definitions of Discouraged

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling a loss of enthusiasm or confidence, often due to a setback or difficulty.

  2. 2verb

    Having been caused to lose hope or confidence by someone or something.

Example Sentences

“She felt discouraged after receiving the rejection letter.”

“Don't be discouraged by initial failures; keep trying.”

“The bad weather discouraged many people from attending the outdoor event.”

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infinitivediscourage
third person singulardiscourages
present participlediscouraging
noundiscouragement

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Discouraged definition: Feeling a loss of enthusiasm or confidence, often due to a setback or difficulty.
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'Discouraged' translates to 'discouraged' in English. Discouraged definition: Feeling a loss of enthusiasm or confidence, often due to a setback or difficulty.
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