discouragement
nounUK /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
US /dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
A feeling of losing hope or wanting to give up.
After failing the test twice, he felt a deep sense of discouragement.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of trying to stop something from happening.
The new rules were a discouragement to people who wanted to park there.
3. Something that makes you less likely to do something.
The high price of the tickets was a discouragement to many fans.
4. The act of making someone feel less confident or hopeful.
His constant criticism was a discouragement to the whole team.