scoraggiato
The English phrase 'discouraged' is translated into Italian as scoraggiato.
You might also use the phrase Mi sento abbattuto to say 'I feel downcast' or the word sconsolato/a to say 'I am discouraged'.
Meaning: disheartened (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word scoraggiato is composed of the prefix scor- (a variant of s- meaning 'away from' or 'undoing') and coraggio (courage), literally meaning 'undone of courage'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, scoraggiato must agree in gender and number with the subject. Use scoraggiata for a single female subject, scoraggiati for a group of men or a mixed-gender group and scoraggiate for a group consisting only of women.
Did you know?
- The word abbattuto shares its root with the term for 'demolition'. To be abbattuto is not just to feel down, but to feel as if your internal structure has been physically dismantled.
- In Italian, the word coraggio is frequently used as a standalone exclamation to encourage someone, meaning 'come on' or 'be brave'. This makes the root of scoraggiato a central part of daily social motivation.
- The verb scoraggiare can be used as a proactive warning, similar to 'deterring' someone. For example, a sign or a high price might scoraggiare a buyer, moving the meaning from a feeling of sadness to a practical barrier.
Examples in context
- Tom non era scoraggiato.Tom wasn't discouraged.This sentence shows how to use scoraggiato in a negative construction.Tatoeba #5804791 by Guybrush88, translation #3721478 by CM
- Disse che era scoraggiato.He said he was discouraged.This sentence uses scoraggiato to report what someone said about their state of being.Tatoeba #9195673 by Guybrush88, translation #7402971 by CH
- Ha detto che è scoraggiato.He said that he's discouraged.This sentence uses scoraggiato in the present tense to report a current state.Tatoeba #8387620 by Guybrush88, translation #7399663 by CH
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Example conversation
Lorenzo is talking to Chiara about a difficult exam.
- LorenzoNon sono passato all'esame, sono molto scoraggiato.I didn't pass the exam, I am very discouraged.
- ChiaraNon essere scoraggiato, Lorenzo, puoi riprovare.Don't be discouraged, Lorenzo, you can try again.
- LorenzoMa è stato davvero difficile questa volta.But it was really difficult this time.
- ChiaraTi aiuterò io a studiare meglio.I will help you study better.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
