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:

  1. The discouragement she felt after failing the exam was overwhelming.
  2. The continuous discouragement from his parents made him question his ability to succeed.
  3. The salesperson's discouragement was evident in his voice when he reported the poor results.
  4. The discouraging news about the company's financial situation made many employees worry about their jobs.
  5. The discouraging weather conditions made it difficult for the hikers to continue their journey.
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