Meaning & Definition of Discouragement in English
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Discouragement
/dɪskərɪʤmənt/
noun
1. The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
synonym:
- discouragement,
- disheartenment,
- dismay
2. The expression of opposition and disapproval
synonym:
- discouragement
3. The act of discouraging
- "The discouragement of petty theft"
synonym:
- discouragement
Examples of using
He exhaled a deep breath in discouragement.