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discouragement

Discouragement (noun) means the loss of confidence or enthusiasm.

noun
1
The loss of confidence or enthusiasm.
2
The act of discouraging.
3
Anything that discourages.
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What is the meaning of discouragement?

"discouragement" (noun) means the loss of confidence or enthusiasm.

What are the different meanings of discouragement?

"discouragement" has 3 main meanings: 1. The loss of confidence or enthusiasm; 2. The act of discouraging; 3. Anything that discourages.

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