1 : to deprive of courage or confidence : dishearten was discouraged by repeated failure. 2a : to hinder by disfavoring trying to discourage absenteeism. b : to dissuade or attempt to dissuade from doing something tried to discourage her from going.

What is an example of discouraged?

To discourage is defined as to try to get someone not to do something. An example of to discourage is to tell someone all the reasons why they should not buy a new car. To deprive of confidence, hope, or spirit. Making so little progress after so much effort discouraged us.

What does discouraged mean in the Bible?

1 : the act of discouraging : the state of being discouraged. 2 : something that discourages.