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   discouragement

   /dɪˈskʌrɪdʒm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness: "do not give in to discouragement" Similar dispiritednessdownheartednessdejectiondepressiondemoralizationdisappointmentdespondencyhopelessnesslack of enthusiasmlack of confidencepessimismdespairgloomgloominesslow spiritsinformal:cold feetdeterrentdisincentivehindranceobstacleimpedimentbarriercurbcheckdamperrestraintconstraintrestrictiondissuasioninformal:put-downarchaic:dampOpposite optimismincentivestimulus
   • 2. an attempt to prevent something by showing disapproval or creating difficulties; deterrent: "the discouragement of crime"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISCOURAGEMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   The meaning of DISCOURAGEMENT is the act of discouraging : the state of being discouraged. How to use discouragement in a sentence.

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   noun. an act or instance of discouraging. Antonyms: encouragement. the state of being discouraged. Synonyms: hopelessness, dejection, depression. Antonyms: encouragement. something that discourages: Poor health and poverty are grave discouragements. Synonyms: obstruction, obstacle, impediment, damper, deterrent. Antonyms: encouragement.

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   the expression of opposition and disapproval. see more. noun. the act of discouraging. “the discouragement of petty theft”. see more. noun. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles. synonyms: disheartenment, dismay.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISCOURAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to try to prevent something from happening or someone from doing something, or to have the effect of making something less likely: We tried to discourage him from spending so much money. Higher taxes could discourage business investment.

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   Define discouragement. discouragement synonyms, discouragement pronunciation, discouragement translation, English dictionary definition of discouragement. n. 1. a. The act of discouraging. b. The condition of being discouraged. 2. Something that discourages; a deterrent. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...