adj
discouraged
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adj
1
Having lost confidence, hope, or motivation.
"After the third rejection letter, she felt completely discouraged."
How to Use Discouraged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling deflated or having lost hope about something.
Common pairings
feel discouraged
become discouraged
Word Forms
more discouraged comparative, most discouraged superlative
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