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Discouragement
dɪˈskʌrɪdʒm(ə)nt
Discouragement definitions
noun
discouragement
discouragements
- a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness
"do not give in to discouragement"
dispiritedness downheartedness dejection depression demoralization disappointment despondency hopelessness lack of enthusiasm lack of confidence pessimism despair gloom gloominess low spirits deterrent disincentive - an attempt to prevent something by showing disapproval or creating difficulties; deterrent
"the discouragement of crime"