verb🔗ShareTo extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject."Failing the test discouraged her from studying hard. "mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo persuade somebody not to do (something)."My parents discouraged me from staying out late on school nights. "attitudeemotionmindcharacteractionhumanbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened."After failing the test, Maria felt discouraged about her ability to pass the class. "emotionattitudemindcharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUnrecommended; unprescribed."The doctor considered the new treatment discouraged because of the potential side effects. "attitudemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
