discouragement

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The moments of discouragement are so heavy in this industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 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

Takes landing on the “not-so-good” side of the plate are accompanied by his passionate discouragement from leaving bad reviews based on his evaluations.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2023

Robert had pursued a system of lessons almost daily, and he was nearly at the point of discouragement in realizing the futility of his efforts.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin