In a manner that shows loss of hope, confidence, or enthusiasm; in a way that reflects discouragement.
From 'discouraged' (adjective, past participle of 'discourage') plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly,' meaning in the manner of being discouraged.
Body language researchers have found that people who speak 'discouragedly'—with downturned eyes, slumped shoulders, and hesitant tone—actually become more discouraged, because emotions and posture reinforce each other in a feedback loop.
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