Synonyms for

Discouraged

Verb / dɪˈskɜ:ʌdʒd / / dɪˈskɜ:ɪdʒd / Another word for discouraged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling sad, disappointed, or less confident

Synonyms & similar words

monish deter demoralized demoralised encourage disheartened admonish discourage warn disheartened dismayed downcast dejected crestfallen blue despondent dispirited downhearted demoralized crushed hopeless low-spirited melancholy pessimistic saddened unhappy wistful woebegone forlorn

Synonyms by register

Formal

disheartened demoralized dejected crestfallen

Informal

down bummed out let down out of sorts

Literary

despondent dispirited forlorn

Antonyms

encouraged heartened uplifted inspired motivated cheered emboldened

Common collocations

  • feeling discouraged
  • discouraged by
  • discouraged from
  • discouraged and disheartened
  • discouraged to the point
  • discouraged by the results

Word family

noun discouragement
verb discourage
adverb discouragingly

Usage note

Discouraged often implies a loss of confidence or enthusiasm due to setbacks. It can be used to describe a temporary state or a more persistent feeling.

Example sentences

  1. I felt discouraged when I couldn't solve the math problem.
  2. My friend was discouraged when she lost the game.
  3. He was discouraged when he got a bad grade on his test.
  4. The athlete was discouraged after losing the race.
  5. She was discouraged by the negative comments people made about her artwork.

Quotes

  • Don't be discouraged. It's often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
  • Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.

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