Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'discouragement'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)discouragement, disheartenment, dismay the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles Synonyms: alarm, dismay, disheartenment, discouragement, consternation Antonyms: encouragement
2. (noun)discouragement the expression of opposition and disapproval Synonyms: dismay, disheartenment Antonyms: encouragement
3. (noun)discouragement the act of discouraging Synonyms: dismay, disheartenment Antonyms: encouragement
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'discouragement'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. discouragement Discouragement is the result of so much repulse or failure as wears out courage. Discouragements too frequent and long continued may produce a settled hopelessness. Hopelessness is negative, Synonyms: despair, desperation, despondency, discouragement, hopelessness Antonyms: anticipation, confidence, encouragement, expectation, hopefulness, assurance, courage, expectancy, hope, trust, cheer, elation
Synonyms for discouragement 
