discourage
intermediateB1/dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒ/ · dis-cour-age
to lessen the confidence or enthusiasm of someone.
Meanings
to lessen the confidence or enthusiasm of someone.
کسی کی خود اعتمادی یا جوش و خروش کو کم کرنا۔
ناامید کرنا
na-umeed karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- discourage someone from doing something
- discourage a habit
- don't let discouragement stop you
Example Sentences
His harsh words might discourage her from pursuing her dreams.
اس کے سخت الفاظ شاید اسے اپنے خوابوں کے پیچھے جانے سے ناامید کردیں۔
Is ke sakht alfaz shayad use apne khwabon ke peeche jaane se na-umeed kar dein.
The teacher tried not to discourage students from asking questions.
استاد نے طلباء کو سوال پوچھنے سے ناامید کرنے کی کوشش نہ کی۔
Ustaad ne talba ko sawal poochne se na-umeed karne ki koshish na ki.
It's important not to discourage young talents with negative feedback.
نوجوان ٹیلنٹ کو منفی رائے سے ناامید کرنا اہم نہیں ہے۔
Nojawan talent ko manfi raai se na-umeed karna ahem nahi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dis' as taking away and 'courage' - so it's taking away courage.
Visualize a person shrinking or backing away as someone dispels their confidence.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوابوں کی دنیا میں جب خوشبو ہے ان کی، ناامید ہوں میں بس ان کی یاد کی خوشبو میں۔
Khawabon ki duniya mein jab khushboo hai un ki, na-umeed hun mein bas un ki yaad ki khushboo mein.
In the world of dreams, when there is their fragrance, I am only disheartened by the scent of their memory.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ناکامی کبھی نہ ہونا، حوصلہ نہ چھوڑنا۔
Nakaami kabhi na hona, hosla na chhodna.
Never be defeated, never lose hope.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "décourager" — to dishearten
First known use: 14th century
The word 'discourage' comes from the Middle English, influenced by the Old French word 'décourager', which directly translates to 'dishearten'.