discouraged
intermediateB1/dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒd/ · dis-cour-aged
having lost confidence or enthusiasm; feeling disheartened.
Meanings
having lost confidence or enthusiasm; feeling disheartened.
ایسی حالت جس میں امید یا حوصلہ کھو دیا جائے؛ مایوس ہونا.
ناامید
na-umeed
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Common Collocations
- discouraged by failure
- feeling discouraged
- not discouraged
Example Sentences
She felt discouraged after not passing the exam.
امتحان پاس نہ کرنے کے بعد وہ ناامید محسوس کر رہی تھی.
imtihaan paas na karne ke baad woh na-umeed mehsoos kar rahi thi.
He became discouraged due to constant setbacks.
جاری ناکامیوں کی وجہ سے وہ مایوس ہو گیا.
jaari nakamiyon ki wajah se woh mayus ho gaya.
Despite feeling discouraged, she decided to try again.
مایوس محسوس کرنے کے باوجود اس نے دوبارہ کوشش کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا.
mayus mehsoos karne ke bawajood us ne dobara koshish karne ka faisla kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dis' as a prefix that suggests negation, indicating a lack of courage.
Picture a person with their head down in a dark room, symbolizing a lack of motivation and hope.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود سے ہوں مایوس، کسی سے امید لگا کر کیا کرنا
Khud se hun mayus, kisi se umeed laga kar kya karna
I am disappointed in myself; what is there to do by hoping for someone?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
امید کا دامن کبھی نہ چھوڑو
Umeed ka daman kabhi na chhordo
Never let go of the cloak of hope.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "descourager" — to deter, to dissuade
First known use: 14th century
The word 'discouraged' comes from the late Middle English term 'discouragen', which meant to rob of courage.