Definition

1. Adjective (describing a state of mind):
   • To become discouraged / to lose heart: To experience a decline in motivation, enthusiasm, or hope, often due to difficulties, failures, or a long, arduous process.
   • To be disheartened / to be daunted: To feel a sense of disappointment and reduced resolve when faced with obstacles or setbacks.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Sau nhiều lần thất bại, cô ấy bắt đầu nản lòng. (After many failures, she began to lose heart.)
  • Đừng nản lòng vì những khó khăn ban đầu. (Don't be discouraged by the initial difficulties.)
  • Công việc quá phức tạp khiến anh ấy cảm thấy nản lòng. (The overly complex work made him feel disheartened.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "nản lòng" is often used to describe an internal emotional state that leads to a decrease in effort or the consideration of giving up. It emphasizes the emotional and psychological impact of challenges.

Variants and Related Words

• Nản chí (adj): A very close synonym, also meaning to become discouraged or disheartened, often used interchangeably with "nản lòng".
  • Cậu ấy đã nản chí và muốn bỏ cuộc. (He became discouraged and wanted to quit.)

Synonyms

• Discouraged: Having lost confidence or enthusiasm.
• Disheartened: Made less hopeful or enthusiastic.
• Dismayed: Struck with sudden disappointment or distress.
• Daunted: Made to feel intimidated or apprehensive.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Làm nản lòng: to discourage (someone).
  • Những lời chỉ trích có thể làm nản lòng bất kỳ ai. (Criticism can discourage anyone.)
• Cảm thấy nản lòng: to feel discouraged.
  • Tôi cảm thấy thực sự nản lòng với tiến độ chậm chạp này. (I feel really discouraged by this slow progress.)

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