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discouraged

The correct spelling is discouraged.

How to pronounce discouraged

/dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒd/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
  2. 2.To persuade somebody not to do (something).

adjective

  1. 1.Having lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.
  2. 2.Unrecommended; unprescribed.

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