noun
1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
• Syn: ↑discouragement, ↑dismay
• Derivationally related forms: ↑dismay (for: ↑dismay), ↑dishearten, ↑discourage (for: ↑discouragement)
• Hypernyms: ↑despair
• Hyponyms: ↑intimidation
2. a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted
• Derivationally related forms: ↑dishearten
• Hypernyms: ↑discouragement
Useful english dictionary. 2012.