encouraged

word · lemma: encourage

/ɛnˈkɝɪdʒd/
en-KUR-ijd
/ɛnkˈʌɹɪdʒd/
en-KUH-rijd

Definition

Feeling more confident, hopeful, or motivated because someone gave you support, praise, or advice.

Usage & Nuances

Usually describes someone's emotional response after being supported. Common patterns: 'felt encouraged by', 'was encouraged to do something'. Not as strong as 'inspired.' Often used in academic, personal, or work contexts.

Spanish: animado - alentadoPortuguese (BR): incentivado - encorajadoPortuguese (PT): incentivado - encorajadoChinese (Simplified): 受到鼓励 - 被鼓励Chinese (Traditional): 受到鼓勵 - 被鼓勵Hindi: प्रोत्साहितArabic: مشجَّعBengali: উৎসাহিতRussian: воодушевлённый - ободрённыйJapanese: 励まされたVietnamese: được khích lệ - được động viênKorean: 격려받은Turkish: cesaretlenmişUrdu: حوصلہ افزائی محسوس کرناIndonesian: terdorong - merasa didukung

Example Sentences

She felt encouraged by her teacher's words.

basic

After the talk, he was encouraged to try again.

basic

I felt encouraged by my friends' support.

basic

I was really encouraged when my boss said I did a great job.

natural

Seeing others succeed made me feel even more encouraged.

natural

Thanks to your help, I feel so encouraged to keep going.

natural