discouragement

Example Sentences

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These mistakes, he argues, could lead to stigma and discouragement within local communities as they feel helpless.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

While ChatGPT occasionally offered discouragement, only the chatbots from Snap and Anthropic reliably refused these requests, according to the researchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The moments of discouragement are so heavy in this industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

They got 40 before discouragement, exhaustion, and, eventually, a torrential downpour forced the group to disband.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2024

The last few fields, furthermore, became increasingly muddy and I deliberately refrained from shining my lamp on to my shoes and turn-ups for fear of further discouragement.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro