1
as in frustrated
to lessen the courage or confidence of
I didn't let losing discourage me from trying again
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2
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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as in prohibited
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2
as in disheartened
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Recent Examples of discouraged
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
But Conti said despite this, Duterte’s drug war victims were not discouraged.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
While this advantage can matter for athletes, most people shouldn’t feel discouraged.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 20 Sep. 2025
Private investment in European defense firms should be encouraged, not discouraged.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Another reason is recruiters in the past discouraged workers from job-hopping because it was looked upon as unstable and irresponsible.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
And feeling pretty discouraged.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 Sep. 2025
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Millennials are the most likely to have given up on purchasing a home in the past five years,according to a new survey which found that younger generations feel particularly discouraged by the ongoing affordability crisis.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Researchers have known this for decades, which is also why pregnant people are discouraged from using hot tubs or being outside for prolonged periods on a hot day.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Fencing added in the past year has discouraged some vagrancy.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Your responsibilities are challenging your joy, but don’t be discouraged.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
During colonial rule, Denmark discouraged the use of the Greenlandic language, as did some Greenlandic elites.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
In March, Semafor reported that NPR’s standards and practices team discouraged you from attending a corporate Pride event, something that hadn’t previously been an issue.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Fall planting is generally discouraged for tropicals, especially in areas that experience even light frost.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
The share of discouraged homeowners went up to 22 percent among millennials—the highest percentage among all generations.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
But Conti said despite this, Duterte’s drug war victims were not discouraged.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
While this advantage can matter for athletes, most people shouldn’t feel discouraged.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 20 Sep. 2025
Private investment in European defense firms should be encouraged, not discouraged.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Another reason is recruiters in the past discouraged workers from job-hopping because it was looked upon as unstable and irresponsible.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
And feeling pretty discouraged.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 Sep. 2025
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
During previous shutdowns, many national parks closed to the public or offered fewer visitor services, and the public was discouraged from visiting national parks.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Millennials are the most likely to have given up on purchasing a home in the past five years,according to a new survey which found that younger generations feel particularly discouraged by the ongoing affordability crisis.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Researchers have known this for decades, which is also why pregnant people are discouraged from using hot tubs or being outside for prolonged periods on a hot day.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Fencing added in the past year has discouraged some vagrancy.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Your responsibilities are challenging your joy, but don’t be discouraged.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
During colonial rule, Denmark discouraged the use of the Greenlandic language, as did some Greenlandic elites.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
In March, Semafor reported that NPR’s standards and practices team discouraged you from attending a corporate Pride event, something that hadn’t previously been an issue.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Fall planting is generally discouraged for tropicals, especially in areas that experience even light frost.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discouraged
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Kiehne was frustrated with the Joneses because the county government wouldn’t grade the dirt road up to his ranch, a rambling territory along the New Mexico border.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The actor's appeal will no doubt help Chad Powers draw viewers in — but those that stick around may be frustrated by the comedy's abrupt finale.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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Both Pierre and Manigat said they will not be dissuaded by the latest turn of events.—
Ychmuth Corneille,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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But that hasn’t dissuaded wealthy Middle Eastern investors from pouring more money into its funds.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
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Engelbert issued a corporate-speak statement about being disheartened by Collier’s comments and how her commitment to the players and league will not waver.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Street concerts and underground gatherings offer a rare hint of hope for the many young Russians who have grown disheartened by Moscow’s prolonged war and deepening repression.—
Anna Nemtsova,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Cozens wasn’t completely deterred by the intensity.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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None of that deterred Kirk's supporters, eager to pay tribute to the conservative activist.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In Flensburg, 'Jews forbidden' is hanging in the shop window again – in the year 2025.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Describing the damping precisely meant accidentally allowing forbidden precision in position or momentum.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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India felt disappointed with how far his production dropped.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Not disappointed in the collection itself, because, hello?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
22 Sep. 2025
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But John Michell was not daunted by this.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aramayo, who plays Elrond in The Rings of Power, knew that the role would be a real challenge but he wasn’t daunted.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Discouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discouraged. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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