English adjective: discouraged | |||
1. | discouraged made less hopeful or enthusiastic | ||
Samples | Desperate demoralized people looking for work. Felt discouraged by the magnitude of the problem. The disheartened instructor tried vainly to arouse their interest. | ||
Synonyms | demoralised, demoralized, disheartened | ||
Similar | pessimistic | ||
Antonyms | optimistic | ||
2. | discouraged lacking in resolution | ||
Samples | The accident left others discouraged about going there. | ||
Similar | irresolute | ||
Antonyms | resolute | ||