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Uncommondiscouraged
The correct spelling is discouraged.
How to pronounce discouraged
/dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒd/
verbIPA: /dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒd/
Say it like: Dis-cow-raj-ed
The correct spelling is discouraged. To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject. For example: "Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time."
Usage Examples
“Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
- 2.To persuade somebody not to do (something).
adjective
- 1.Having lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.
- 2.Unrecommended; unprescribed.
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