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(dis-cour-aged) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. feeling less confident or hopeful about something.

Example Sentence

John was discouraged when he could not catch the ball.

More Example Sentences

He was discouraged by his low grades.

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discouraged
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Rhymes

  • discouraged
  • encouraged
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