découragement

Definitions of découragement
  1. noun
    a state of melancholy depression
    synonyms: abattement
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    type of:
    bosse, dépression, enfoncement
    a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
  2. noun
    a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted
    synonyms: démoralisation
  3. noun
    the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
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    type of:
    désespoir
    the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
  4. noun
    a feeling of low spirits
    synonyms: abattement
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    type of:
    tristesse
    emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
  5. noun
    the expression of opposition and disapproval
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    antonyms:
    encouragement
    the expression of approval and support
    types:
    démoralisation
    a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted
    dissuasion
    a communication that makes you afraid to try something
    type of:
    désapprobation
    the expression of disapproval
  6. noun
    feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
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    type of:
    bosse, dépression, enfoncement
    sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
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