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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
Fannie Flagg, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Obama discouraged Biden from running in 2016.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
However, Jim has not been discouraged by this week’s Bristol Myers pullback.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
The supply-side economics of the Reagan era discouraged government intervention into the balance of supply and demand.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
These potential learners are also most at risk of becoming discouraged from pursuing one by headlines that focus on a college degree as a cost rather than an investment.
—Charles L. Welch, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
By now, the bowhunter was discouraged and second-guessing his decision to end the season there, holed up in a blind.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Fines of up to $1,000 and the threat of arrest haven’t discouraged hikers.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
All outdoor burning is discouraged.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
But Daddy was not one to be discouraged and got the place ready to open in June.
—Fannie Flagg, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Obama discouraged Biden from running in 2016.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
However, Jim has not been discouraged by this week’s Bristol Myers pullback.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
The supply-side economics of the Reagan era discouraged government intervention into the balance of supply and demand.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
These potential learners are also most at risk of becoming discouraged from pursuing one by headlines that focus on a college degree as a cost rather than an investment.
—Charles L. Welch, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
By now, the bowhunter was discouraged and second-guessing his decision to end the season there, holed up in a blind.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Fines of up to $1,000 and the threat of arrest haven’t discouraged hikers.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
All outdoor burning is discouraged.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discouraged
Adjective
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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
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For example, Customs and Border Protection in the United States maintains a list of prohibited and restricted items for anyone entering the US and links to other departments if permits are required.—
Erica Kasper,
WIRED,
21 Aug. 2024
Verb
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The outspoken owner wants to win and seems to be frustrated at the state of his team.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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At the time when Adam-Geller launched PAIGE in 2004, she was frustrated with the current denim offerings not taking into account real women’s bodies as they were mostly designed by men.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her investigation reveals forbidden rituals and buried wartime secrets connected to a sealed cave, with supernatural forces closing in around her.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Here’s the synopsis: The story of Dorrigo Evans, an army surgeon whose short but forbidden affair with his uncle's wife sustains and haunts him through his darkest days in a Thai-Burmese prisoner of war camp in WWII.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Investors hoping reduced trade tensions could push stocks to new heights will most likely be left disappointed, according to JPMorgan.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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The late Supreme Court Justice David Souter, for example, disappointed President George H.W. Bush, who expected a reliable New Hampshire reactionary.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Both had apparently assumed, prior to October 7th, that Hamas could be deterred by periodic eruptions of overwhelming violence, or else be bought off by cash from Qatar.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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But even with only a handful of conversations that day, Stanley wasn’t deterred.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, the Palestinians are unhappy with the speed of FIFA’s inquiries.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Their presidential candidate, Erika Meza, a 25-year veteran teacher from the Southeast Side, is unhappy with what CTU has come to symbolize.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Milligan explains that although consumers are often intimidated by new categories, there is already a familiarity with the AOC’s red wines, so their curiosity about the white really works in its favor.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Many young consumers are intimidated by traditional wine culture.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Never as rich as its aesthetics intimate, the U.S. met the nineties financially—and, therefore, spiritually—depressed.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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Though fun is a funny word to use considering Thunderbolts is all about depressed anti-heroes looking for a sense of purpose.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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“Discouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discouraged. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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