Discouragement and Merriness

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Discouragement noun - The state of being discouraged.

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Merriness is an antonym for discouragement.

Merriness noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.

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Discouragement is an antonym for merriness in gaiety topic.

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