Discouragement
(noun)
The act or an instance of discouraging; the state of being discouraged.
Origin:
From the old french descouragement, from the verb descourager, meaning "to discourage".
Examples:
- The discouragement she felt after failing the exam was overwhelming.
- The continuous discouragement from his parents made him question his ability to succeed.
- The salesperson's discouragement was evident in his voice when he reported the poor results.
- The discouraging news about the company's financial situation made many employees worry about their jobs.
- The discouraging weather conditions made it difficult for the hikers to continue their journey.