discouragement

Example Sentences

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The moments of discouragement are so heavy in this industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

I want to address the discouragement and fear that many who care about democracy and peace and human rights are feeling in America and around the world right now.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2025

They got 40 before discouragement, exhaustion, and, eventually, a torrential downpour forced the group to disband.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2024

“But discouragement isn’t an Ivorian thing,” Mr. Samaké quickly added, now back at work.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

Thomas’s discouragement grew with every toss, until it turned into a heavy mass of blah.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner