discouragement

Example Sentences

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That mix of discouragement and discontent surfaced repeatedly, like a dull ache, in conversations with dozens of voters across the San Gabriel Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

While ChatGPT occasionally offered discouragement, only the chatbots from Snap and Anthropic reliably refused these requests, according to the researchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

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

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2024

They’ve got a 2-0 lead on the Pacers, who, if they weren’t as flustered in Game 2 as the Nuggets were on their home floor, are carrying some discouragement of their own.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

The last few fields, furthermore, became increasingly muddy and I deliberately refrained from shining my lamp on to my shoes and turn-ups for fear of further discouragement.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro