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Discouraged
Dih-SKUR-uhjd
/dɪˈskɜːrʌdʒd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
discouraged
Dictionary meaning
Made less hopeful or enthusiastic.
Examples
- The accident left others discouraged about going there.
Synonyms: demoralized
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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