Discouragement
Discouragement noun - The state of being discouraged.
Usage example: I tried desperately to avoid discouragement after failing the bar exam twice
Dumps and discouragement are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dumps" instead a noun "Discouragement".
Dumps
Dumps noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: I've been down in the dumps all week
Discouragement and dumps are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discouragement" instead a noun "Dumps".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- sadness and discouragement
- sadness and dumps
- melancholy and discouragement
- melancholy and dumps
- despondency and discouragement
- despondency and dumps
- dejection and discouragement
- dejection and dumps
- despair and discouragement
- despair and dumps
- depression and discouragement
- depression and dumps
- gloom and discouragement
- gloom and dumps
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