discourage

Definition

  • verb: to make (someone) less determined, hopeful, or confident
  • verb: to deprive of courage or confidence
  • often used '(be/get) discouraged'
  • synonyms: disfavor, depress, deject

Examples

  • His parents 'discouraged him from watching' too much television. [=told him he should not watch too much television]

  • The team's losing streak has left many fans feeling hopeless and 'discouraged'. [='downhearted', 'disheartened']

  • They 'discouraged her from going'. [=they told her why she should not go]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) God, that's very cool that you're an artist. Well, I-- I don't know if you can call me an artist. No, you know what? Never let anybody discourage you from that. I'm serious. Really. Wait, put your number in my phone and then we can, (..)
    2008 Two Lovers