discouraged — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

discouraged (dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd

Meaning

Meaning: having lost confidence or hope

Feeling less hopeful or enthusiastic about something.

Examples

🗣 He felt discouraged after failing twice.

Etymology

From Old French ‘descoragier’ meaning ‘to deprive of courage’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes loss of motivation after setbacks.

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Tags: emotion, negative

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