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encouraged
ihng-KIHJD
Encouraged (adj) means feeling more hopeful or confident after receiving support. Example: “She felt encouraged after her manager praised the report.”
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Feeling more hopeful or confident after receiving support.
"She felt encouraged after her manager praised the report."
"The children felt encouraged when their teacher said their drawings were improving."
"I came away encouraged by the friendly response to my first public talk."
How to use encouraged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven a boost of confidence or hope.
Common pairings
feel encouraged
greatly encouraged
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- Comparative
- more encouraged
- Superlative
- most encouraged
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What does “encouraged” mean?
The word “encouraged” means feeling more hopeful or confident after receiving support. In plain terms, given a boost of confidence or hope.
How do you pronounce “encouraged”?
“Encouraged” is pronounced ihng-KIHJD (/ɪŋˈkɝɪd͡ʒd/ in IPA).
How do you use “encouraged” in a sentence?
Here is “encouraged” used in a sentence: “She felt encouraged after her manager praised the report.”
What part of speech is “encouraged”?
“Encouraged” is an adjective.
Is “encouraged” a common word?
“Encouraged” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "encouraged" and "motivated"?
"Encouraged" means feeling more hopeful or confident, usually after receiving support or good news. "Motivated" means having a reason or drive to take action. You can feel encouraged without acting, but being motivated points toward doing something.
What is the difference between "encouraged" and "discouraged"?
They are opposites. "Encouraged" means feeling more hopeful and confident after support, while "discouraged" means feeling less hopeful and losing confidence, often after a setback.
What is the difference between "I am encouraged" and "I was encouraged to"?
"I am encouraged" describes a feeling of hope or confidence, as in "I'm encouraged by the results." "I was encouraged to" describes being urged or advised to do something, as in "I was encouraged to apply" — here it reports an action others prompted.
What is the difference between "encouraged" and "inspired"?
"Encouraged" means feeling supported and more confident about carrying on. "Inspired" means being filled with a strong urge or creative idea to do something new. Encouragement helps you keep going; inspiration sparks fresh action.
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