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Discouragement

/dɪˈskɜrɪdʒmənt/
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Definition

(noun) The loss of confidence or enthusiasm.

Sentence Examples
He exhaled a deep breath in discouragement.
Shame on you for your discouragement!
CEFR Practice Quiz
He exhaled a deep breath in ____.

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