discourse
nounAn extended discussion, conversation, or treatment of a subject.
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Clear all filtersdefeatist
adjectiveExpecting failure and therefore discouraging effort.
Expecting defeat
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dejected
adjectiveSad or discouraged after disappointment.
Sad after disappointment
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despondency
nounA state of deep discouragement or loss of hope.
Deep loss of hope
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despondent
adjectiveVery discouraged and without much hope.
deter
verbTo discourage an action or make it less likely to occur.
dialogue
nounA conversation or exchange of ideas between two or more participants.
dismayed
adjectiveUpset or discouraged by an unwelcome development.
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