ADJECTIVE | all | discouraged, demoralized, demoralised, disheartened | made less hopeful or enthusiastic |
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all | discouraged | lacking in resolution |
Sounds | dihsker'ahjhd; dihsker'ihjhd | |
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Rhymes | bandaged ... undamaged: 7 rhymes with ahjhd... | |
abridged ... unabridged: 13 rhymes with ihjhd... |
Meaning | made less hopeful or enthusiastic. | |
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Example | "felt discouraged by the magnitude of the problem" | |
Synonyms | demoralized, demoralised, disheartened | |
Broader | pessimistic | Expecting the worst possible outcome |
Spanish | desalentado, desanimado, descorazonado, desmoralizado |
Meaning | lacking in resolution. | |
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Example | "the accident left others discouraged about going there" | |
Broader | irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed |
Spanish | desanimado |
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