| ADJECTIVE | all | discouraged, demoralized, demoralised, disheartened | made less hopeful or enthusiastic |
|---|---|---|---|
| all | discouraged | lacking in resolution |
| Sounds | dihsker'ahjhd; dihsker'ihjhd | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | bandaged ... undamaged: 7 rhymes with ahjhd... | |
| abridged ... unabridged: 13 rhymes with ihjhd... | ||
| Meaning | made less hopeful or enthusiastic. | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "the accident left others discouraged about going there" | |
| Broader | irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed |
| Spanish | desanimado | |
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