discouraged (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd/

Definition

Having lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened.

Examples

• He was discouraged by the lack of progress.

• She felt discouraged after receiving negative feedback.

• Don't be discouraged by the difficulty; keep trying.

How to Use discouraged

discouraged by (prepositional phrase)

Feeling a loss of confidence or enthusiasm because of something specific. — "She was discouraged by the constant rejections."

discouraged from (prepositional phrase)

Prevented from doing something due to a lack of confidence or enthusiasm. — "He was discouraged from applying for the job by his friends."

Synonyms of discouraged

Words with a similar meaning to discouraged:

• disheartened
• demoralized
• dispirited
• crestfallen

Antonyms of discouraged

Words with the opposite meaning to discouraged:

• encouraged
• motivated
• inspired

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