DISCOURAGEMENT


Meaning of DISCOURAGEMENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪskʌrɪdʒmənt, AM -kɜ:r- ]

( discouragements)

1.

Discouragement is the act of trying to make someone not want to do something.

He persevered despite discouragement from those around him.

≠ encouragement

N-UNCOUNT

2.

A discouragement is something that makes you unwilling to do something because you are afraid of the consequences.

Uncertainty is a discouragement to investment.

= deterrent

≠ encouragement

N-COUNT

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