discourager
|dis-cour-ag-er|
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/dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒər/
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/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒə/
(discourage)
loss of courage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'discourager' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'descouragier,' where 'des-' meant 'away' and 'corage' meant 'courage.'
Historical Evolution
'descouragier' transformed into the Middle English word 'discouragen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'discourage.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take away courage,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that causes someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
The constant criticism acted as a discourager for the young artist.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45