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as in frustrated
to lessen the courage or confidence of
I didn't let losing discourage me from trying again
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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
Fannie Flagg, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Obama discouraged Biden from running in 2016.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
However, Jim has not been discouraged by this week’s Bristol Myers pullback.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
The supply-side economics of the Reagan era discouraged government intervention into the balance of supply and demand.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
These potential learners are also most at risk of becoming discouraged from pursuing one by headlines that focus on a college degree as a cost rather than an investment.
—Charles L. Welch, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
By now, the bowhunter was discouraged and second-guessing his decision to end the season there, holed up in a blind.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Fines of up to $1,000 and the threat of arrest haven’t discouraged hikers.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
All outdoor burning is discouraged.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
But Daddy was not one to be discouraged and got the place ready to open in June.
—Fannie Flagg, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Obama discouraged Biden from running in 2016.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
However, Jim has not been discouraged by this week’s Bristol Myers pullback.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
The supply-side economics of the Reagan era discouraged government intervention into the balance of supply and demand.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
These potential learners are also most at risk of becoming discouraged from pursuing one by headlines that focus on a college degree as a cost rather than an investment.
—Charles L. Welch, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
By now, the bowhunter was discouraged and second-guessing his decision to end the season there, holed up in a blind.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Fines of up to $1,000 and the threat of arrest haven’t discouraged hikers.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
All outdoor burning is discouraged.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discouraged
Verb
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The outspoken owner wants to win and seems to be frustrated at the state of his team.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Showing up to the Walz event was May Dehaan’s way of trying to get Nunn to notice that his constituents are frustrated.—
HANNAH FINGERHUT,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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For example, Customs and Border Protection in the United States maintains a list of prohibited and restricted items for anyone entering the US and links to other departments if permits are required.—
Erica Kasper,
WIRED,
21 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Both had apparently assumed, prior to October 7th, that Hamas could be deterred by periodic eruptions of overwhelming violence, or else be bought off by cash from Qatar.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, families often see the financial aid package and are deflated or deterred.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Benny and the Forbidden Garden, a 28-page book conceptualized and written by high-schoolers on the Placer County Youth Commission, follows a bunny who starts school and encounters a forbidden garden lush with intoxicating flowers.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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Her investigation reveals forbidden rituals and buried wartime secrets connected to a sealed cave, with supernatural forces closing in around her.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Gale would be profoundly disappointed to see that, a century after this essay, the US government seems intent on going backwards rather than forwards.—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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George is disappointed that Hector does not seem to give one single fig about Gladys and doesn’t change his offer.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Milligan explains that although consumers are often intimidated by new categories, there is already a familiarity with the AOC’s red wines, so their curiosity about the white really works in its favor.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Many young consumers are intimidated by traditional wine culture.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That's become a new line of attack for the Trump administration, which is already unhappy with the Fed for not moving more aggressively to lower interest rates.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Speculation is that Ferrari is unhappy with Vasseur's performance, although these rumors have been shut down by Vasseur, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Screenshot from a July 1 TikTok video of a depressed golden retriever waiting for her dog dad to return 1 1/2 years after a breakup.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The law expands opportunity zones and extends tax benefits for investing in inner cities and economically depressed rural areas.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
9 July 2025
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“Discouraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discouraged. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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