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 | ||