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Milo felt discouraged when the math problem stayed difficult.
What does Discouraged mean?
Discouraged means less hopeful or less willing to keep trying.
Dictionary definition
Less hopeful or less willing to keep trying after something hard happens.
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What does discouraged mean?
Discouraged means less hopeful or less willing to keep trying.
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Which word is closest in meaning to discouraged?
Disheartened is closest in meaning to discouraged in this entry.
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dis · kur · ijd · strongest beat: kur
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WordDiscouraged.
Partadjective.
MeaningDiscouraged means less hopeful or less willing to keep trying.
ExampleExample: Milo felt discouraged when the math problem stayed difficult.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dis · kur · ijd
- Strongest beat
- kur
- Ending
- ijd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kur.
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Synonyms
Words like Discouraged
disheartenedUse when someone loses hope or confidence.
Antonyms
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encouragedUse when someone feels supported and more hopeful.
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Word family
Discouraged word family
Base word
discourage
adjective
discouraging
Making someone feel less hopeful.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show lost hope or a hard setback.
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Discouraged is a feeling, not a final result; someone can feel it and still keep trying.
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