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discouraged
UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒd/
UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb 'discourage' and is used attributively as an adjective.
Translations
Feeling discouraged, he decided to try again later.
Découragé, il a décidé de réessayer plus tard.
more discouraged
Comp.
most discouraged
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒd/
Translations
After receiving multiple rejections from publishers, the writer felt discouraged about continuing her novel.
Après avoir reçu de nombreux refus des éditeurs, l’autrice s’est sentie découragée à l’idée de continuer son roman.
Additional translations
Definitions
After receiving multiple rejections from publishers, the writer felt discouraged about continuing her novel.
Many discouraged investors withdrew their money after the market crash.
discouraged
Past Simple
discouraged
Past Simple
discouraged
Past Participle
discouraging
ing-form
UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒ/
Translations
The new regulations are designed to discourage smoking in public places.
Les nouvelles règles sont conçues pour dissuader de fumer dans les lieux publics.
The constant criticism began to discourage him from pursuing his dreams.
Les critiques constantes ont commencé à le décourager de poursuivre ses rêves.
Definitions
The constant criticism began to discourage him from pursuing his dreams.
The new regulations are designed to discourage smoking in public places.
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