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Meaning of discouraged
The primary meaning of the word "discouraged" is feeling disheartened or dispirited.
Etymology of discouraged
The word "discouraged" originates from the Old French word "descurager," which is a combination of "des-" (meaning "away from" or "opposite of") and "corage" (meaning "heart" or "courage")
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of being disheartened or dispirited, often resulting from a loss of confidence or courage
Synonyms
disheartened
demoralized
dejected
depressed
despondent
dispirited
demotivated
disillusioned
unhappy
saddened
gloomy
hopeless
despairing
defeated
crushed
deflated
frustrated
disappointed
pessimistic
negative
downcast
melancholy
glum
morose
unhappy
sorrowful
crestfallen
dismayed
displeased
Definitions
- Feeling disheartened or dispirited, lacking enthusiasm or motivation
- * Having lost confidence or courage, being dissuaded from an action or endeavor
Usage Examples
- She felt discouraged after receiving the rejection letter from her dream college
- * The team was discouraged by their consecutive losses, but they refused to give up
- * He became discouraged with the lack of progress in his project and decided to seek help
Antonyms
encouraged
motivated
inspired
uplifted
heartened
invigorated
energized
excited
optimistic
positive
hopeful
enthusiastic
confident
courageous
determined
undaunted
unrelenting
persistent
resilient
buoyant
cheerful
jubilant