discouragement

Definitions

A feeling of despair or loss of confidence caused by obstacles or failure.

The act of attempting to prevent or dissuade someone from doing something.

Examples

Despite the constant discouragement from his peers, he continued to pursue his dream of becoming an artist.

She felt a deep sense of discouragement when her project was rejected for the third time.

His words of discouragement were intended to make me quit, but they only fueled my determination.

Synonyms

despair dejection hopelessness dismay gloom pessimism disheartening

Antonyms

encouragement optimism hope confidence inspiration motivation cheer