as in despair
the state of being discouraged
I tried desperately to avoid discouragement after failing the bar exam twice
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Recent Examples of discouragement
The discouragement of history for lame ducks Biden's speech was shorter, and his message didn't come as a surprise.
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
In its fringe milieu of shadows, the yearning and bursts of inspiration, the discouragement and relentless hard work are not prelude but the main action.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2024
Its balance of yearning to action, of discouragement to catharsis, often feels off, especially compared to his more dynamic efforts.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2024
Spirits shifted constantly between hope and discouragement.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
In its fringe milieu of shadows, the yearning and bursts of inspiration, the discouragement and relentless hard work are not prelude but the main action.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2024
Its balance of yearning to action, of discouragement to catharsis, often feels off, especially compared to his more dynamic efforts.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2024
Spirits shifted constantly between hope and discouragement.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for discouragement
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“Discouragement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discouragement. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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