discouragement

dis·cour·age·ment

D0260700 (dĭ-skûr′ĭj-mənt, -skŭr′-)n.1. a. The act of discouraging.b. The condition of being discouraged.2. Something that discourages; a deterrent.

dis•cour•age•ment

(dɪˈskɜr ɪdʒ mənt, -ˈskʌr-)

n. 1. an act or instance of discouraging. 2. the state of being discouraged. 3. something that discourages; a deterrent. [1555–65; < Middle French]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	discouragement - the feeling of despair in the face of obstaclesdisheartenment, dismaydespair - the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well; "they moaned in despair and dismay"; "one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair"intimidation - the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
	2.	discouragement - the expression of opposition and disapprovaldisapproval - the expression of disapprovaldisheartenment - a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunteddissuasion - a communication that dissuades youdeterment, deterrence, intimidation - a communication that makes you afraid to try somethingencouragement - the expression of approval and support
	3.	discouragement - the act of discouraging; "the discouragement of petty theft"deterrence - the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

discouragement

noun1. deterrent, opposition, obstacle, curb, check, setback, restraint, constraint, impediment, hindrance, damper, disincentive Uncertainty is one of the major discouragements to investment.2. depression, disappointment, despair, pessimism, hopelessness, despondency, loss of confidence, dejection, discomfiture, low spirits, downheartedness There's a sense of discouragement creeping into the workforce.

Translations

气馁沮丧泄气

discourage

(disˈkaridʒ) , ((American) -ˈkə:-) verb1. to take away the confidence, hope etc of. His lack of success discouraged him. 使洩氣 使泄气2. to try to prevent (by showing disapproval etc). She discouraged all his attempts to get to know her. 阻攔 阻拦3. (with from) to persuade against. The rain discouraged him from going camping. 勸阻 劝阻disˈcouragement noun 洩氣，阻攔，勸阻 泄气，沮丧，气馁