Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discouraged
adjective
/dɪsˈkɔːrɪdʒd/
Definition
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm about something.
Examples
- After receiving several rejections, she felt extremely discouraged about her writing career.
- The team was discouraged by the early defeat in the tournament.
- His constant failures left him feeling discouraged and unmotivated.
Meaning
To feel a sense of disappointment or loss of hope, often leading to a lack of motivation to continue with a task or endeavor.
Synonyms
- dismayed
- disheartened
- dejected
- demoralized
