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discouragement
UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒmənt/
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discouragement
noun
discouragements
pl
обескураживание
The constant criticism led to his discouragement.
Постоянная критика привела к его обескураживанию.
подавленность
Her discouragement was evident in her lack of motivation.
Ее подавленность была очевидна в отсутствии мотивации.
уныние
He felt a deep sense of discouragement after the failure.
Он почувствовал глубокое чувство уныния после неудачи.
Additional translations
разочарование
подавление
Synonyms
despondency
disappointment
dejection
disheartenment
defeatism
frustration
dismay
Antonyms
encouragement
discouragement
adjective
more discouragement
Comp.
most discouragement
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒmənt/
Used attributively to describe something intended to discourage.
Definitions
discouragement
noun
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.
discouragement
adjective
Serving or tending to discourage.
The new tax acts as a discouragement measure against excessive spending.
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