- past tense form of discourage.
- past participle of discourage.
discouraged
Example Sentences
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Discouraged by the reception given to Smile, and beset by mental illness, Brian Wilson pulled the plug on this work-in-progress in 1967.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025
Discouraged by the job situation in Japan, he wondered: “Maybe I should be born again? Start from scratch.”
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2022
Discouraged by the lack of stability as a freelance musician, Butler began learning to code before nationwide lockdowns.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2022
Discouraged by what they see as EPA's limited results, public health advocates in Utah are pursuing a novel strategy to eliminate defeat devices.
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2020
Discouraged but hardly defeated, Penelope felt she had no choice but to plead with Lady Constance in person.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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