discouragement

UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒmənt/

Translations

discouragementnoun
discouragements
pl
The constant criticism led to his discouragement.
Постоянная критика привела к его обескураживанию.
Her discouragement was evident in her lack of motivation.
Ее подавленность была очевидна в отсутствии мотивации.
He felt a deep sense of discouragement after the failure.
Он почувствовал глубокое чувство уныния после неудачи.
discouragementadjective
more discouragement
Comp.
most discouragement
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒmənt/
Used attributively to describe something intended to discourage.

Definitions

discouragementnoun
The act of making someone less confident or enthusiastic about something.
The constant criticism led to her discouragement in pursuing her dreams.
A feeling of having lost confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness.
He felt a deep sense of discouragement after failing the exam.
Something that makes someone less likely to do something.
The high cost of living in the city was a major discouragement for potential new residents.
discouragementadjective
Serving or tending to discourage.
The new tax acts as a discouragement measure against excessive spending.