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adj. Having lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.

v. Simple past tense and past participle of discourage.

adj. lacking in resolution

adj. made less hopeful or enthusiastic

"What I remain discouraged by is the lack of “really excellent and mature sentiment” from any Rabbis."

encourage   

discouraged    discourages    discouraging   

advise    rede    counsel    reject    disapprove   

restrain    deter    dissuade   

depress    cast down    get down    deject    demoralise    intimidate    demoralize    restrain    dispirit    dismay   

disfavor    depress    deject    dishearten    dissuade    dispirit    discountenance    cowardliness   

burrage    courage    encourage