discouraged Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb try to prevent; show opposition to
    discourage; deter.
    • We should discourage this practice among our youth
  2. verb deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
    discourage.
  3. verb admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
    warn; admonish; discourage; monish.
    • I warned him not to go too far
    • I warn you against false assumptions
    • She warned him to be quiet
  4. adjective satellite made less hopeful or enthusiastic
    disheartened; demoralized; demoralised.
    • desperate demoralized people looking for work
    • felt discouraged by the magnitude of the problem
    • the disheartened instructor tried vainly to arouse their interest
  5. adjective satellite lacking in resolution
    • the accident left others discouraged about going there

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