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Concerned vs Discouraged - What's the difference?

concerned | discouraged |

As adjectives the difference between concerned and discouraged

is that concerned is showing concern while discouraged is having lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.

As verbs the difference between concerned and discouraged

is that concerned is (concern) while discouraged is (discourage).

concerned

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing concern.
    • There was a concerned expression on her face as I told her the news.
  • Involved or responsible.
    • The people concerned have been punished.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (concern)

    • discouraged

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (discourage)