Definition

Able to be made less confident or hopeful; someone who can easily lose motivation or enthusiasm.

Example

She is discourageable when faced with too many challenges at once.

Conversation

I think some people are too discourageable when faced with challenges.

Yeah, I get that; it's tough to stay positive all the time.

Exactly! I try to remind myself that setbacks are part of growth.

That's a great mindset; we shouldn't let anything discourageable stop us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Discourageable → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "courage" (from Latin "coraticum", meaning heart or spirit) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word describes something that is capable of having its spirit or courage taken away or diminished.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'courage' relating to 'spirit' — this helps you remember that 'discourageable' refers to something that can have its spirit diminished.

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