discouragement

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
  2. noun the expression of opposition and disapproval
  3. noun the act of discouraging

Etymology

From discourage + -ment.

In classic literature

Synonyms

disheartenment, dismay

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
despair
Narrower (hyponyms)
intimidation

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