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discouragement meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of discouragement at MeaningMonkey.org. discouragement meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.DISCOURAGEMENT noun
Definition of discouragement (noun)
- the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
- synonyms: disheartenment, dismay
- the expression of opposition and disapproval
- antonym: encouragement
- the act of discouraging
- "the discouragement of petty theft"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet