discourage
verb (used with object), dis·cour·aged, dis·cour·ag·ing.
verb (used without object), dis·cour·aged, dis·cour·ag·ing.
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Contemporary Examples of discouraged
Press are also discouraged from asking and shouting out questions at the Royals during press calls.
Jackson says that at first, her parents thought it was strange and discouraged her from getting into Korean pop stars.
Perhaps even the indefatigable John Kerry might be discouraged from more futile and dispiriting peace talks.
Its contracted readership has not discouraged a larger group, maybe more than ever before, from writing it.
Another powerful woman has been discouraged from speaking on campus.
Historical Examples of discouraged
But he was not discouraged; he was merely changing his tactics.
The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The MortgageCharles G. D. Roberts
Notwithstanding their gentleness, during the first year the Huberts were often discouraged.
The DreamEmile Zola
So easily is the humanity of the rich and great disgusted and discouraged!
Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
The latter had given Cooke fresh hopes of success when he was worn and discouraged.
Heroes of the TelegraphJ. Munro
Discouraged and disgusted with the theatre, my passion for sculpture increased.
My Double LifeSarah Bernhardt