scoraggiamento
/sko.raɲ.ɲaˈmen.to/A state of being disheartened or losing confidence, often due to setbacks or difficulties.
Il suo scoraggiamento era evidente dopo la bocciatura all'esame.
His discouragement was evident after failing the exam.
Commonly used in psychological or motivational contexts to describe temporary emotional states.
Collocations
💡Pro Tip
Avoiding confusion with 'coraggio'
'Scoraggiamento' is the opposite of 'coraggio' (courage), but it specifically refers to a feeling of discouragement rather than a lack of bravery.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. informal tone
While 'scoraggiamento' is formal, synonyms like 'abbattimento' or 'demoralizzazione' can be used in more casual contexts.
📖Word Origin
From the verb 'scoraggiare' (to discourage) + the suffix '-mento', which forms nouns indicating the result of an action. 'Scoraggiare' derives from 'coraggio' (courage) with the prefix 's-' indicating negation.
📝Usage Notes
Used in both personal and professional contexts. Often appears in discussions about resilience or mental health.