Grade 5

discouragement

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(dis-cour-age-ment) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a feeling of having lost hope or confidence.

Example Sentence

His response conveyed a sense of discouragement.

More Example Sentences

Discouragement can make it hard to try.

Synonyms

disappointment; despair; frustration

Antonyms

encouragement; support; confidence

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Rhymes

  • discouragement
  • encouragement