noun
definition
Lack of courage
verb
definition
To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
example
Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time.
definition
To persuade somebody not to do (something).
Examples of discourage in a Sentence
He had only said that because he was trying to discourage her from prying into his business.
Others say poor nations need to develop free markets in agriculture and strongly discourage government intervention.
However, don't let the results discourage you.
Friends tried to discourage this tendency, fearing lest it would lead to disappointment.
Though kind to his students, he refused to remit their fees, as this, he thought, would discourage independence.
If your friends do not react as you hoped they would, don't let it discourage you from coming out.
The goal should be to help your child, not discourage them from coming to you with their concerns.
One pop will be enough to discourage a return visit.
However, don't let this fact discourage you.
If you're primary goal is to discourage prowlers, consider installing floodlights.
If a child was bringing candy or junk, their parents would be told to discourage this.
For example, when you are learning a language, teachers discourage you from translating in your head but rather urge you to learn to think in that language.
Also, tuck in wing mirrors and put the aerial down to discourage Vandals.
Owners who keep cats as hunters to keep rats and mice at bay will look to reward the cat, whereas owners who do not welcome a cat's hunting skills may wish to discourage this behavior.
To discourage cats from entering your property, sprinkle some cayenne pepper, ground coffee beans, dried mustard seeds or dried rosemary at the perimeter of your yard.
These dog collars can be useful in obedience and field training or any other type of training that requires your dog to do something, rather than discourage him from being a nuisance.
These training aids are similar to electronic collars in that they also deliver a static shock to discourage your pet from going where he doesn't belong.
There are a few products on the market that, when added to your dog's food, are supposed to discourage stool eating.
Don't try to discourage your child from spending time with the other parent.
Also disagreement over whether it would promote or discourage thrift.
Also, tuck in wing mirrors and put the aerial down to discourage vandals.
More on the latter part about his best friend who's also my best friend who likes me and he tried to discourage me about it?
The halfway house is to help discourage you going back to an unhealthy environment.
Whether your dog has a long history of resisting your best training efforts or you simply want to discourage nuisance barking, using this collar just might shorten the amount of time it takes to train your pet.
You can also plant trees, shrubs and flowers resistant to Japanese beetles to discourage them from living in the garden.
This will help remove odors, dislodge dirt particles, and discourage dust mites.
The fashion world has found itself under some pressure to both discourage the size zeroes and start showcasing women who wear a size larger than six.
If not, put childproof caps on the exposed outlets to discourage a child from putting a finger or another object in them.
Taking on new projects, a new job or a looming event like a wedding or high school reunion may also discourage sleep.
Parents can, however, discourage their child from kissing, sharing food, or playing in close contact with people who have an active herpes infection.
Provide supervision and discourage teens from attending parties where alcohol is served or parents are absent, and band together with other parents to arrange alcohol-free social events for children.
Serious side effects can also accompany pharmacological therapies; mood swings, confusion, bone thinning, cataract formation, increased blood pressure, and other problems may discourage or prevent use of some analgesics.
If the foreign object cannot be removed at home, the eye should be lightly covered with sterile gauze to discourage rubbing.
A dentist may recommend devices that are designed to discourage pacifier use.
Modern schools tend to discourage bullying with programs designed to teach students cooperation and train peers in bullying intervention techniques.
Just as certain actions and attitudes on the part of parents can encourage creativity, others have been found to discourage it.
This kind of attitude is enough to discourage any dance team, and yet they still are an active part of many high schools across America.
Too much cool coloring can discourage relaxation and thus drop libido levels, too.
Ceramic or porcelain vases are best as they don't allow light through to the water and therefore discourage algae growth.
Although Countrywide does not overtly discourage these alternative options, they are quick to point out the downsides to them.
The administrators on popular teen sites such as MySpace and Facebook strongly discourage users from posting pictures of themselves dressed scantily or posing suggestively.
Regardless of where you've seen cod liver oil, don't let its odd name discourage you from giving it a try.
It also helps to lower blood pressure, prevent atherosclerosis and discourage excess blood clotting, which can help to lower your chances of heart attack and stroke.
Keep the time the child is in contact with Santa to a minimum, and discourage them from cuddling with Santa, kissing him, or tugging on his beard.
Some grown children simply have a difficult time understanding that their parents are real human beings with the same feelings and needs as younger singles, so they may tend to discourage any budding romance.
Some argue this piece was added on to discourage people from reselling diamonds, thus lowering their prices and cutting into DeBeers' profits.
There are actually several methods that can be used during behavior modification to discourage or stop a child from acting negatively.
In fact, the town is so overrun by "ghost hunters" that they've begun shutting down all celebrations and activities during Halloween to discourage ghost enthusiasts from visiting.
It's important not to let that discourage you from creating your squad's great new routines - they will come to you, if you feed your creativity with these kinds of methods.
Installing a deadbolt lock to discourage burglars and a smoke detector can also quality a policyholder to a break on the cost of insuring his or her home.