adjective as in strong fondness

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defeatist, discouraged, skeptical

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Example:The defeatist attitude of the team demoralized everyone and led to a poor performance.

Definition:Believing that a task or goal is impossible of achievement; pessimistically settling for failure.

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Example:After months of no response, she felt discouraged about the job application.

Definition:Unable or unwilling to be or continue to be cheerful or confident; disheartened.

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Example:Skepticism about the city’s sustainable energy plans marred the otherwise promising discussion.

Definition:Tending to resist new ideas; doubting the truth or validity of something.

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