Discouragement

/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The feeling of having lost confidence or enthusiasm; a state of being disheartened.

After several failed attempts, she was filled with discouragement and considered giving up.

An act of discouraging someone or something; a barrier to motivation.

His discouragement of her ambitions made her question her abilities.

A person or thing that discourages.

The discouragement from his peers led him to reconsider his goals.

From the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite' and 'courage' referring to confidence and spirit.

a source of discouragement

Something that causes a loss of confidence or enthusiasm.

discouragement by setbacks

Feeling discouraged due to failures or obstacles encountered.

courage

The ability to do something that frightens one.

encouragement

The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.

discourage

To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.

Feeling low

I’m in a feeling low phase after that news.

Down in the dumps

He’s been down in the dumps ever since his project was rejected.