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1. Made less hopeful or enthusiastic
   "felt discouraged by the magnitude of the problem";
   - demoralized, demoralised [Brit], disheartened
    
2. Lacking in resolution
   "the accident left others discouraged about going there"

1. Try to prevent; show opposition to
   "We should discourage this practice among our youth";
   - deter
    
2. Deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
   - frustrate
    
3. Advise or counsel in terms of someone's behaviour
   - warn, admonish

See also: irresolute, pessimistic

Type of: advise, counsel, disapprove, rede [archaic], reject

Antonym: encourage

Encyclopedia: Discourage