- past participle of discourage.
- past tense form of discourage.
discouraged
Example Sentences
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The secluded beauty spot sold at auction for £20,000 in September 2024 to Leisure Estate Investments Ltd, which has discouraged public access because of "inherent safety risks".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The commission is not discouraged by any of this data.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
"We will never be discouraged, we will always fight," she told crowds at a party event at the weekend.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
Mayor Clara Brugada discouraged fans from going to the Angel monument, saying the city would offer celebrations at other locations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
THE eminent MLK: nonviolent, not easily discouraged, and firm in your beliefs.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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