Examples of 'were discouraged' in a sentence

Meaning of "were discouraged"

were discouraged: This phrase is used to describe a feeling of losing confidence, enthusiasm, or motivation due to setbacks, criticism, or obstacles. It indicates a sense of disappointment or disillusionment that may hinder one's progress or willingness to continue pursuing a goal or aspiration

How to use "were discouraged" in a sentence

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were discouraged
We were discouraged from taking this idea forward.
Some did so because they were discouraged and defeated.
They were discouraged from appearing or speaking in public.
Abstract and modern art styles were discouraged.
The disciples were discouraged and frightened.
One person said that partnerships were discouraged.
Many companies were discouraged by the cumbersome registration process.
But nothing was solved and people were discouraged.
Everyone were discouraged after they got their results.
Tribal and nationalistic differences were discouraged.
They were discouraged from marrying outside the church.
Even the priests were discouraged.
They were discouraged by the law itself.
Forgive us that at times were discouraged.
Everybody were discouraged and did not believe.

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Divorces were rare and were discouraged.
We were discouraged when we saw little or no fruit.
In the midst of this struggle our staff were discouraged.
The pretenders were discouraged by that request.
Monetary contribution from local government officials or abroad were discouraged or limited.
Many were discouraged a year ago.
Submissive behaviors were discouraged.
They were discouraged because they thought their hopes were ended.
The soldiers were discouraged.
We were discouraged from seeing our friends and family.
The consequence was that officials were discouraged from selecting software on merit.
These were discouraged for church use but circulated widely nonetheless.
Our members were discouraged.
Trials were discouraged and attorneys for black misdemeanor defendants were difficult to find.
Its champions suffered persecution while people were discouraged from adopting it.
Trunk roads were discouraged in order to make the railways pay.
For many people direct expressions of emotion were discouraged or not allowed.
Others were discouraged by repeated defeats.
It was so courageous of her to write when women were discouraged from it.
The students were discouraged because.
The socialist state had to provide for social needs and private initiatives were discouraged.
The mitmaqkuna were discouraged from mixing with local ethnic groups.
Polygyny was no longer allowed and traditional Nauruan dances were discouraged.
Farmers were discouraged from.
Polyether lubricant compounds of greater than eight carbons were discouraged by Kaimi et al.
Families were discouraged and prevented from seeing each other.
The Committee had received information alleging that religious practices were discouraged and believers persecuted.
The people were discouraged because the work seemed overwhelming.
Women who applied to the BAS were discouraged.
Many of them were discouraged players from the legitimate stage.
Dancing and Western music were discouraged.
Students were discouraged from speaking their first language or practicing native traditions.
The ambitions of amateur local companies were discouraged by lack of funding and inadequate training.
Women were discouraged from slimming as this was considered bad for child birth.
You can imagine that they were discouraged and filled with fears.

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