discouraging
|dis-cour-ag-ing|
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/dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
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/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/
(discourage)
loss of courage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'discourage' 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 'causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
The lack of progress was discouraging.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35