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Discouragement

Yes, discouragement is a valid Scrabble word. It has 14 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

What does discouragement mean?

noun

  1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
  2. the expression of opposition and disapproval
  3. the act of discouraging the discouragement of petty theft

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for discouragement

Word facts

Letters14
Vowels / consonants6 / 8
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of discouragement

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DISCOURAGEMENT.

Words you can make from discouragement

Unscramble DISCOURAGEMENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is discouragement a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Discouragement is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is discouragement worth in Scrabble?

Discouragement is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does discouragement mean?

Discouragement means: the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles.