nản lòng
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Definition
- 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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