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ENCOURAGEMENTS Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word encouragements. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For ENCOURAGEMENTS

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criticisms
nounn
noun

• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

• a serious examination and judgment of something

• a written evaluation of a work of literature

deterrences
nounn
noun

• a negative motivational influence

• a communication that makes you afraid to try something

• the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

disappointments
nounn
noun

• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

• an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone

discouragements
nounn
noun

• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

• the expression of opposition and disapproval

• the act of discouraging

dissuasions
nounn
noun

• a communication that dissuades you

• persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action

frustrations
nounn
noun

• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

• an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

• a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

hindrances
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

letdowns
nounn
noun

• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

obstacles
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

• an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

setbacks
nounn
noun

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

discouragement
nounn
noun

• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

• the expression of opposition and disapproval

• the act of discouraging

Alternatives for CRITICISMS

Alternatives for DETERRENCES

Alternatives for DISAPPOINTMENTS

Alternatives for DISCOURAGEMENTS

Alternatives for DISSUASIONS

Alternatives for FRUSTRATIONS

Alternatives for HINDRANCES

Alternatives for LETDOWNS

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