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discouraged
UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒd/
Translations
UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb 'discourage' and is used attributively as an adjective.
more discouraged
Comp.
most discouraged
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒd/
She felt discouraged after receiving the rejection letter.
Она почувствовала себя обескураженной после получения письма с отказом.
His discouraged attitude was evident during the meeting.
Его унылое отношение было очевидно во время встречи.
discouraged
Past Simple
discouraged
Past Simple
discouraged
Past Participle
discouraging
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒ/
I tried to discourage him from making that decision.
Я пытался отговорить его от принятия этого решения.
The negative feedback did not discourage her.
Отрицательная обратная связь не обескуражила её.
They attempted to discourage him from joining the team.
Они пытались разубедить его вступать в команду.
Antonyms
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.
The constant criticism began to discourage him from pursuing his dreams.
The new regulations are designed to discourage smoking in public places.