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as in prohibited
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as in disheartened
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as in frustrated
to lessen the courage or confidence of
I didn't let losing discourage me from trying again
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as in dissuaded
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
the higher fines may help discourage drivers from speeding on the highway
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Recent Examples of discouraged
Joan Meiners and Katie Worth, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Nvidia’s share price has taken a knock, and its Chinese chipmaking rivals have soared, after Beijing reportedly discouraged Chinese AI companies from buying Nvidia’s chips.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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The defense, which is being led by Republican lawmakers, insists that while the funding system could be improved, the state does approve most projects (though the districts countered by saying they’ve been discouraged from even applying).
—Joan Meiners and Katie Worth, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Nvidia’s share price has taken a knock, and its Chinese chipmaking rivals have soared, after Beijing reportedly discouraged Chinese AI companies from buying Nvidia’s chips.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discouraged
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For example, Customs and Border Protection in the United States maintains a list of prohibited and restricted items for anyone entering the US and links to other departments if permits are required.Erica Kasper, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024
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Travelers can visit the CBP website to learn more about prohibited and restricted items.Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024
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Big Deal Almost 90% of consumers are frustrated with rising prices across categories including groceries, gas, and restaurants, according to a new report from marketing and printing company RR Donnelley.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Occasionally the game has frustrated her.Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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Within the forbidden halls of Division Five, Suzie finds all the windows covered with plywood.Chris Klimek, Vulture, 10 July 2024
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Countless vampire stories make the allure of the vampire as some sort of forbidden fruit—tantalizing, but a bite will invariably lead to ruin.James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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When And How To Watch At Martinsville Speedway - Full Guide Reflecting on the outcome, Bell was highly disappointed.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Elections can leave some employees feeling uplifted and others feeling deeply disappointed.Nathan Christensen, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Detroit has taken a number of unique steps that police say have deterred crime, including facilitating the installation of cameras at more than 1,000 gas stations and other businesses in high-crime neighborhoods.Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Gone are the calls to boycott elections and the looming terrorist threats which once deterred people from the polls, and many Kashmiris are feeling energized by a wave of 346 independent candidates challenging the region’s traditional parties.Fahad Shah, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Sep. 2024
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Instead of simply telling CEOs that employees are unhappy, provide hard evidence that points to why.Alena Botros, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Pickford grew up in a quiet, unhappy house near Richmond Park, in southwest London.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Upon joining the Maury High School tennis team, Virginia remembers being intimidated.Essence, Essence, 17 Oct. 2024
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In the worst-case scenario, an employee might be intimidated by a manager who isn’t approachable or is openly confrontational.Robert Satterwhite, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Deadpool, is depressed, according to a synopsis by Showtimes.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Amid a glut of dour, depressed series with Serious Things to Say, a show that carries itself so lightly is absolutely welcome.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Discouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discouraged. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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