CEFR B2

discouragement

noun

Meaning

A loss of confidence or enthusiasm; a state of feeling less hopeful or motivated, often due to obstacles or setbacks.

Examples

Despite the initial discouragement, she decided to continue pursuing her dream.
The team experienced a moment of discouragement after losing three games in a row.

Synonyms: despondency, demoralization, disheartening, dejection

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discouragement (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskʌrɪdʒmənt/

Definition

A loss of confidence or enthusiasm; a state of feeling less hopeful or motivated, often due to obstacles or setbacks.

Examples

Despite the initial discouragement, she decided to continue pursuing her dream.
The team experienced a moment of discouragement after losing three games in a row.
His words of encouragement helped lift her out of her deep discouragement.

How to Use discouragement

discouragement from (prepositional phrase): The feeling of being discouraged by something or someone. — "The constant criticism led to discouragement from his peers."
discouragement at (prepositional phrase): The feeling of being discouraged by a particular situation or outcome. — "There was widespread discouragement at the election results."

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