discouragement

dis·cour·age·ment  (d-skûrj-mnt, -skr-)

n.

1.

a. The act of discouraging.

b. The condition of being discouraged.

2. Something that discourages; a deterrent.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	discouragement - the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles disheartenment, dismay despair - the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well; "they moaned in despair and dismay"; "one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair" intimidation - the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
	2.	discouragement - the expression of opposition and disapproval disapproval - the expression of disapproval disheartenment - a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted dissuasion - a communication that dissuades you determent, deterrence, intimidation - a communication that makes you afraid to try something encouragement - the expression of approval and support
	3.	discouragement - the act of discouraging; "the discouragement of petty theft" deterrence - the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

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discouragement

noun 1. deterrent, opposition, obstacle, curb, check, setback, restraint, constraint, impediment, hindrance, damper, disincentive

noun 2. depression, disappointment, despair, pessimism, hopelessness, despondency, loss of confidence, dejection, discomfiture, low spirits, downheartedness

Translations

discouragement [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt] n (= dissuasion) → disuasión f (= depression); desánimo, desaliento;

to act as a discouragement to → servir para disuadir

discouragement [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt] n (= depression) → découragement m;

to act as a discouragement to sb → dissuader qn

discouragement [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt] discourage n → Mutlosigkeit f;

to act as a discouragement to sb discourage → entmutigend für jdn sein

discouragement [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt] n (= dissuasion) → disapprovazione f (= depression); scoraggiamento;

to act as a discouragement to → ostacolare