discouragement
Translation
discouragement, disappointment, obstacle, deterrent
Examples
He felt a sense of discouragement.
He felt a sense of discouragement.
The bad weather was a discouragement to walkers.
The bad weather was a discouragement to walkers.
Grammar Patterns
((a sense of)) discouragement a feeling of having lost confidence or enthusiasm He felt a sense of discouragement.
((a)) discouragement ((to sb.)) something that makes someone less likely to do something The bad weather was a discouragement to walkers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: despondency, disappointment; Antonyms: encouragement, hope
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (opposite) + 'courage' + the noun suffix '-ment'. It literally means 'the state of having lost courage'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-' as taking away your 'courage'.