discouraged

US: /dɪˈskɝədʒd/, /dɪˈskɝɪdʒd/
UK: /dɪskˈʌɹɪd‍ʒd/


English Vietnamese dictionary


discouraged
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Thesaurus dictionary


v.
1 dispirit, dishearten, daunt, unman, dismay, cow, intimidate, awe, overawe, unnerve:
We were discouraged by the arrival of more enemy troops.
2 deter, put off, dissuade, advise or hint against, talk out of, divert from; oppose, disapprove (of), Colloq throw cold water on:
They discouraged me from applying again.
3 prevent, inhibit, hinder, stop, slow, suppress, obviate:
This paint is supposed to discourage corrosion.

Concise English dictionary


discourages|discouraged|discouragingdɪ'skʌrɪdʒ
verb
+try to prevent; show opposition to
+deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
+admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior