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discouraged
[/dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒd/]
adjective
desanimado
1.
feeling lack of courage, confidence, or enthusiasm; having lost hope or determination
She felt discouraged after failing the exam.
Ela se sentiu desanimada depois de reprovar na prova.
2.
having been persuaded not to do something; dissuaded
We were discouraged from entering that area.
Fomos desestimulados a entrar naquela área.
NYC Slang
down on yourself; bummed out
Synonyms
disheartened
demoralized
downhearted
dispirited
dejected
pessimistic
Antonyms
encouraged
confident
optimistic
motivated
enthusiastic
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desanimado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
chato
colloquial alternative meaning sad or discouraged
São Paulo
desanimado
standard usage
Portugal
desanimado
standard usage; also descorajado
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose heart
lose steam
get down in the dumps
feel like giving up
have one's spirits dampened
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