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discouragement
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
noun
zniechęcenie
Also
odstraszanie(n)
Definition
The loss of confidence or enthusiasm; the act of deterring someone from doing something.
Examples
Despite the initial discouragement, she continued to pursue her dream.
Pomimo początkowego zniechęcenia, nadal dążyła do swojego marzenia.
The high cost of tuition can be a major discouragement for students.
Wysokie czesne może być głównym odstraszaniem dla studentów.
Collocations
feel discouragementsource of discouragementface discouragement
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