discouraged
word · lemma: discourage
Definition
Feeling less confident, hopeful, or motivated because of difficulties or setbacks.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly expresses a temporary emotional state. Often followed by 'about' (discouraged about something) or 'from' (discouraged from doing). Not as strong as 'depressed'. Formal and neutral; used in work, school, or personal contexts.
Spanish: desanimado - desalentadoPortuguese (BR): desanimado - desencorajadoPortuguese (PT): desanimado - desencorajadoChinese (Simplified): 沮丧 - 气馁Chinese (Traditional): 沮喪 - 氣餒Hindi: हतोत्साहितArabic: محبط - مثبَّط الهمةBengali: হতাশ - মনোবলহীনRussian: обескураженный - подавленныйJapanese: 落胆した - 気落ちしたVietnamese: nản lòng - nản chíKorean: 낙담한Turkish: cesaretini kaybetmiş - morali bozulmuşUrdu: حوصلہ شکنیIndonesian: putus asa - berkecil hati
Example Sentences
He felt discouraged after failing the exam.
basic
Don't be discouraged by mistakes.
basic
She looked discouraged and tired.
basic
I got pretty discouraged when nobody replied to my application.
natural
It's easy to feel discouraged if things don't go as planned.
natural
Whenever I get discouraged, I remind myself why I started.
natural