Deflated discouragement
Discouraged
Strength 2 of 4
Running short of the will to keep going when effort hasn’t paid off, with a creeping doubt that trying again will make any difference.
In the body
- Energy draining from the arms and legs
- Head dipping a little
- A heavy sigh
Needs behind it
When these needs aren’t met
Softer and stronger
- Discouraged
- Dejected
- Demoralised
- Disheartened
- Defeated
Often confused with
Demoralised
Discouraged is losing heart after a setback; demoralised is when repeated knocks have worn down your confidence and sense of purpose.
Disappointed
Disappointed is the drop when a hoped-for outcome doesn’t arrive; discouraged comes when effort keeps failing to pay off and the will to try again fades.
Frustrated
Frustrated still has energy pushing against the block; discouraged is when that energy has started to drain away.