discouraged Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb try to prevent; show opposition to
   discourage; deter.
   
   • We should discourage this practice among our youth
2. verb deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
   discourage.
   
3. verb admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
   warn; admonish; discourage; monish.
   
   • I warned him not to go too far
   • I warn you against false assumptions
   • She warned him to be quiet
4. adjective satellite made less hopeful or enthusiastic
   disheartened; demoralized; demoralised.
   
   • desperate demoralized people looking for work
   • felt discouraged by the magnitude of the problem
   • the disheartened instructor tried vainly to arouse their interest
5. adjective satellite lacking in resolution
   
   • the accident left others discouraged about going there

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