Associations to the word «Discouragement»

Wiktionary

DISCOURAGEMENT, noun. The act of discouraging
DISCOURAGEMENT, noun. Anything that discourages

Dictionary definition

DISCOURAGEMENT, noun. The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles.
DISCOURAGEMENT, noun. The expression of opposition and disapproval.
DISCOURAGEMENT, noun. The act of discouraging; "the discouragement of petty theft".

Wise words

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