Discouragement

/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒmənt/ noun

Definition

A feeling of loss of confidence or enthusiasm; or something that makes someone lose hope or determination.

Etymology

From 'discourage' plus the noun suffix '-ment.' The suffix '-ment' turns verbs into abstract nouns representing the state or result of an action.

Kelly Says

Psychologists have discovered that 'discouragement' is one of the biggest predictors of whether someone will quit a difficult task—more important than actual difficulty. This is why encouragement and showing progress matters so much in education and training.

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