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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
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
And most of all, don't get discouraged.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 9 June 2026
But those searches often left her feeling discouraged rather than hopeful.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The rate of underemployment is low, and the rate of labor-force participation is high, meaning that there’s no pool of discouraged workers lurking behind the marquee jobs statistics.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
A student can understand the answer and still feel too discouraged to keep going.
—Regan Peng, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In no case would there be any wholesale eviction of tenants, and speculation was actively discouraged.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
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
Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
And though fans are eager to see their favorite characters on screen, many are discouraged by the teaser's new animation style.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 June 2026
But McGuinness also remembers how, instead of being discouraged, McTominay spent his time in the gym, getting stronger.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Kamada said the talent and experience of his teammates helped Japan avoid being discouraged after falling behind for a second time.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Trump has shut down projects and imposed tariffs that have increased costs and discouraged the investments necessary to meet the CLCPA’s goals of reducing emissions by 2030 and again by 2040.
—Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Winter months are discouraged as lemon trees are typically in a state of dormancy and should be left undisturbed.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Davis was discouraged and called his insurer's patient advocate.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 14 June 2026
Not discouraged by the previous drop, Young then went back to Legette, who made a difficult catch while falling to the ground.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Adjective
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
And most of all, don't get discouraged.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 9 June 2026
But those searches often left her feeling discouraged rather than hopeful.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The rate of underemployment is low, and the rate of labor-force participation is high, meaning that there’s no pool of discouraged workers lurking behind the marquee jobs statistics.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
A student can understand the answer and still feel too discouraged to keep going.
—Regan Peng, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In no case would there be any wholesale eviction of tenants, and speculation was actively discouraged.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
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
Verb
My advice to early career scientists is to follow your passion and not be discouraged by the current stress on the system.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
And though fans are eager to see their favorite characters on screen, many are discouraged by the teaser's new animation style.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 June 2026
But McGuinness also remembers how, instead of being discouraged, McTominay spent his time in the gym, getting stronger.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Kamada said the talent and experience of his teammates helped Japan avoid being discouraged after falling behind for a second time.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Trump has shut down projects and imposed tariffs that have increased costs and discouraged the investments necessary to meet the CLCPA’s goals of reducing emissions by 2030 and again by 2040.
—Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Winter months are discouraged as lemon trees are typically in a state of dormancy and should be left undisturbed.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Davis was discouraged and called his insurer's patient advocate.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 14 June 2026
Not discouraged by the previous drop, Young then went back to Legette, who made a difficult catch while falling to the ground.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discouraged
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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
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The Atlas Lions also frustrated their Scottish foes with their physicality, taking down Christie, McTominay and others with a series of hard challenges that did not draw whistles.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Dalton Rushing, hitless and visibly frustrated most of the game, delivered a run-scoring single in the ninth inning to help lift the Dodgers to a 6-5 walk-off win.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Potential suitors will not be dissuaded from coming in for him this summer, however.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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And thank God for that, because forbidden love is my favorite type of drama to watch on Love Island.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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As Venus and Uranus harmonize, permit yourself to indulge a forbidden desire.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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International Baccalaureate students may be especially disappointed to learn that Yale College will require SAT or ACT scores of all applicants, including IB students, as of this fall.—
Dr. Marlena Corcoran,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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See It Bill and Vic came out of the brush in a few minutes, plainly disappointed and disgusted.—
Fred Bear,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 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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The strong smell of mint is refreshing to people, but aphids are deterred by the scent.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Colling lives in Massachusetts, but that hasn’t deterred him from supporting a team one state over.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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“Discouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discouraged. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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