undiscouraged

dis·cour·age

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-skur-ij, -skuhr-]
- /dɪˈskɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr-/
- /ˌʌndɪsˈkʌrɪʤd /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-skur-ij, -skuhr-]
- /dɪˈskɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr-/

Definitions of undiscouraged word

verb with object undiscouraged to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit. 1
verb with object undiscouraged to dissuade (usually followed by from). 1
verb with object undiscouraged to obstruct by opposition or difficulty; hinder: Low prices discourage industry. 1
verb with object undiscouraged to express or make clear disapproval of; frown upon: to discourage the expression of enthusiasm. 1
verb without object undiscouraged to become discouraged: a person who discourages easily. 1
adjective undiscouraged not discouraged or deterred 0

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Origin of undiscouraged

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English discoragen < Middle French descorager, Old French descoragier. See dis-1, courage

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Parts of speech for Undiscouraged

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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undiscouraged popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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