Discouraged Definition & Meaning
discouraged
- adjective
- made less hopeful or enthusiastic; "desperate demoralized people looking for work"; "felt discouraged by the magnitude of the problem"; "the disheartened instructor tried vainly to arouse their interest"
- lacking in resolution; "the accident left others discouraged about going there"
"Discouraged" in song lyrics
See how discouraged is used in real songs:
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"And with this pop hip hop it's hard not to be discouraged"
Printmatic — Time Management (Revisited)
Words that rhyme with discouraged
Usage tips for "discouraged"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "discouraged" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for discouraged to find words that pair well.