discouragers
Those who dissuade
Discouragers are people or things that dampen enthusiasm or deter action.
A person who consistently points out obstacles is a discourager: The committee was full of discouragers who shot down every proposal.
Circumstances can also discourage: High interest rates are discouragers of home buying.
Those who dismiss ideas
- criticsThose who evaluate work
- skepticsThose who doubt claims
- cynicsDoubters of sincerity
- detractorsPeople who criticize
pessimists · doubters · objectors · opponents · killjoys · wet blankets · spoilsports · doomsayers
Things blocking access
- obstaclesThings in the way
- hindrancesThings that obstruct progress
- impedimentsThings that obstruct progress
- disincentivesThings discouraging action
restraints · blocks · prohibitions · constraints · limitations · preventives · inhibitors · repellents
Reversals of progress
- failuresUnsuccessful attempts or outcomes
- rejectionsFormal refusals given
- criticismsNegative evaluations of work
- obstaclesThings in the way
disappointments · negativity · burnout · frustration · fatigue · tedium · monotony · futility
naysayers
Those who dismiss ideas
detractors · pessimists · doubters · objectors · opponents · killjoys · wet blankets · spoilsports · doomsayers · party poopers
barriers
Things blocking access
- obstaclesThings in the way
- hindrancesThings that obstruct progress
- impedimentsThings that obstruct progress
disincentives · restraints · blocks · prohibitions · constraints · limitations · preventives · inhibitors · repellents · countermeasures
setbacks
Reversals of progress
- failuresUnsuccessful attempts or outcomes
- rejectionsFormal refusals given
- criticismsNegative evaluations of work
obstacles · disappointments · negativity · burnout · frustration · fatigue · tedium · monotony · futility · hopelessness
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Those who give support
motivators · supporters · cheerleaders · inspirers · boosters
discouragersuplifters
Those who elevate mood
comforters · reassurers · believers · well-wishers · optimists
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