Discouragement and Positivism

Opposite meaning words

Discouragement noun - The state of being discouraged.

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Positivism is an antonym for discouragement.

Positivism noun - A quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness.

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Discouragement is an antonym for positivism in topics: optimism, state of having positive beliefs.

Nearby Word: positive

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Positivism and Discouragement. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/discouragement/positivism

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