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as in prohibited
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as in disheartened
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as in frustrated
to lessen the courage or confidence of
I didn't let losing discourage me from trying again
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as in dissuaded
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
the higher fines may help discourage drivers from speeding on the highway
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Recent Examples of discouraged
Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
Tommy finally reveals to Greg that he was most discouraged by all the red comments Greg wrote on his story.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Gratuitous copyright extensions that prevent works from entering the public domain are discouraged.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
In addition, many Muslims report feeling discouraged from seeking both physical and psychological treatment from non-Muslim providers, leading Muslim Americans to significantly underutilize available services compared to other ethnic and religious minority groups.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Entering the ocean is strongly discouraged.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Managers are discouraged from using token use to measure performance, according to a person familiar with the matter.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Facility leadership also discouraged staff from documenting safety concerns in writing and dismissed any concerns rather than implementing corrective action, according to the lawsuit.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
You can’t be discouraged and petrified simultaneously.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
In settings affected by earlier outbreaks, such as the 2014 Ebola outbreak, mistrust of health services discouraged some survivors from seeking care after experiencing violence, especially if doing so might lead to quarantine or mistreatment.
—Ilana Seff, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
While renting a car might seem tempting, it is generally discouraged for tourists; Boston’s historical street layout is notoriously confusing, and parking is expensive and difficult to find.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
However, if a few detours take you off course, don’t be discouraged.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
So, while the month may not be starting in an improved fashion, borrowers shouldn't be discouraged.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Adjective
Between drought and extreme weather, some Colorado residents may be feeling a little discouraged from planting in the Rockies this summer.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
Tommy finally reveals to Greg that he was most discouraged by all the red comments Greg wrote on his story.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Gratuitous copyright extensions that prevent works from entering the public domain are discouraged.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
In addition, many Muslims report feeling discouraged from seeking both physical and psychological treatment from non-Muslim providers, leading Muslim Americans to significantly underutilize available services compared to other ethnic and religious minority groups.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Entering the ocean is strongly discouraged.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
Interfering with a fawn is discouraged; observe from a distance and contact wildlife professionals only if the fawn shows signs of injury, distress, or the mother's prolonged absence.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Managers are discouraged from using token use to measure performance, according to a person familiar with the matter.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Facility leadership also discouraged staff from documenting safety concerns in writing and dismissed any concerns rather than implementing corrective action, according to the lawsuit.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
You can’t be discouraged and petrified simultaneously.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
In settings affected by earlier outbreaks, such as the 2014 Ebola outbreak, mistrust of health services discouraged some survivors from seeking care after experiencing violence, especially if doing so might lead to quarantine or mistreatment.
—Ilana Seff, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
While renting a car might seem tempting, it is generally discouraged for tourists; Boston’s historical street layout is notoriously confusing, and parking is expensive and difficult to find.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
However, if a few detours take you off course, don’t be discouraged.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
So, while the month may not be starting in an improved fashion, borrowers shouldn't be discouraged.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discouraged
Adjective
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There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And whose heart didn’t swell with pride when the disheartened Malinin immediately pulled himself together to congratulate Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan, who skated away with the top honors?—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Galvin was frustrated with the police, and ultimately hired their own private investigor and created a Justice for Kianna social media page.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Stone has grown increasingly frustrated by the delays.—
Rebekah F. Ward,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Perhaps a police report search as to any candidate filing for the House or Senate should be made part of their filing, any expense credited toward their filing fee, so that those with criminal history may be dissuaded.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In response, while the DFL already subsidises clubs willing to tour internationally, many teams — dissuaded by the cost and the level of competition in major markets — have been reluctant to take up that offer.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Less than an hour’s drive from the holiday markets, on the way to Salla and its forbidden frontier, hundreds of Finnish soldiers are training to repel any future Russian invasion.—
Liam Denning,
Bloomberg,
12 Mar. 2026
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Women, whether secular or religious, remain forbidden to read, write or tell stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fillaga, looking disappointed, immediately put his head down.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Collier mostly welcomes the attention, but talked about a side effect of growing sports betting — death threats from disappointed bettors.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The community wasn’t daunted by the warmth of the day, with crowds lining the streets to watch as floats, marching bands, equestrian groups, community organizations and more marched past, celebrating San Juan Capistrano and the area’s history.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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She was not daunted by this fact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Malissa Mabey Photo Such an esoteric directive might’ve deterred some designers, but Julia Miller of the AD PRO Directory firm Yond Interiors was thrilled to synthesize Henkemeyer’s highly specific (and yet abstract) ideas into a tangible home.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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The Envista's attractive pricing appeals to new car buyers who are deterred by rising new car prices.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Discouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discouraged. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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