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discouragement

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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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.discouragementdiscouragement - the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
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

discouragement
noun
1. deterrent, opposition, obstacle, curb, check, setback, restraint, constraint, impediment, hindrance, damper, disincentive Uncertainty is one of the major discouragements to investment.
2. depression, disappointment, despair, pessimism, hopelessness, despondency, loss of confidence, dejection, discomfiture, low spirits, downheartedness There's a sense of discouragement creeping into the workforce.
Translations
discouragement [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt] N
1. (= depression) → desánimo m, desaliento m
2. (= dissuasion) → disuasión f
3. (= deterrent) → impedimento m
it's a real discouragement to progresses un verdadero impedimento para el progreso
discouragement [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt] n
(= depression) → découragement m
(= disincentive) to act as a discouragement to sb → dissuader qn
discouragement
n
(= depression)Mutlosigkeit f
(= dissuasion)Abraten nt; (with success) → Abbringen nt
(= deterrence, hindrance)Abhaltung f; (of friendship)Verhinderung f; (of praise)Abwehr f
(= discouraging thing) to be a discouragemententmutigend sein
discouragement [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt] n (dissuasion) → disapprovazione f; (depression) → scoraggiamento
to act as a discouragement to → scoraggiare
discouragement [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt] n (dissuasion) → disapprovazione f; (depression) → scoraggiamento
to act as a discouragement to → scoraggiare


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Crawford's attachment would hold out for ever; she could not but imagine that steady, unceasing discouragement from herself would put an end to it in time.
When a farmer once got into the habit of going to Cutter, it was like gambling or the lottery; in an hour of discouragement he went back.
The hope of impunity is a strong incitement to sedition; the dread of punishment, a proportionably strong discouragement to it.
 
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