discouraged — Feeling hopeless or less confident about continuing with something. Having lost enthusiasm or determination due to setbacks or obstacles.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Feeling hopeless or less confident about continuing with something. Having lost enthusiasm or determination due to setbacks or obstacles.
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒd/
Korean meaning: 낙담한, 의기소침한
Korean pronunciation: 디스-커-리지드 (강세: 커)
Example Sentences
- Don't get discouraged by your first attempt at cooking - even Gordon Ramsay burned toast once!
- The team was discouraged after losing five games in a row.
- She felt discouraged when her cat ignored her expensive gift and played with the box instead.
discouraged
ADJECTIVE//dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒd//
Feeling hopeless or less confident about continuing with something. Having lost enthusiasm or determination due to setbacks or obstacles.
Feeling hopeless or less confident about continuing with something. Having lost enthusiasm or determination due to setbacks or obstacles.
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Though discouraged and alone, her entourage helped her feel encouraged!
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Origin
From Old French descouragier, meaning 'to deprive of courage.' The root 'courage' comes from Latin cor meaning 'heart,' as the heart was considered the seat of bravery and spirit.
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“Don't get discouraged by your first attempt at cooking - even Gordon Ramsay burned toast once!”
“The team was discouraged after losing five games in a row.”
“She felt discouraged when her cat ignored her expensive gift and played with the box instead.”
“Many students become discouraged when learning a new language.”
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