encouraged
Gave a boost
Encouraged is the past tense of encourage, meaning to give someone confidence, hope, or support to do something.
A teacher encourages a struggling student; a doctor encourages a patient to exercise more.
To be encouraged is to feel hopeful or optimistic: I'm encouraged by the early results.
Encouraged can also describe behavior that has been promoted or fostered: The company encouraged innovation through flexible policies.
Expecting positive results
- heartenedMade more hopeful
- upliftedMade happier or higher
- buoyantAble to float
- cheeredExpressed vocal support
comforted · brightened · gladdened · reassured · positive · expectant · confident · sanguine
Made more courageous
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- empoweredGiven power to act
- boldCourageous and daring
brave · courageous · fearless · poised · secure · self-reliant · valiant · audacious
optimistic
Expecting positive results
cheered · comforted · brightened · gladdened · reassured · positive · expectant · confident · sanguine · promising
emboldened
Made more courageous
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- empoweredGiven power to act
bold · brave · courageous · fearless · poised · secure · self-reliant · valiant · audacious · self-possessed
backed
Gave support to
- endorsedOfficially approved or supported
- championedActively supported a cause
- fosteredPromoted growth of
nurtured · reassured · cheered on · bolstered · uplifted · validated · promoted · advocated · mentored · guided
inspired
Moved to action
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
- spurredDriven to act
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
stimulated · energized · stirred · roused · prompted · pushed · urged · moved · enthused · animated
encourageddiscouraged
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm
disheartened · dispirited · demoralized · dejected · crestfallen
encouragedunmotivated
Lacking incentive or drive
demotivated · uninspired · apathetic · dispirited · listless
encourageddiscouraged
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm
dissuaded · deterred · rebuffed · intimidated · daunted
- gentle encouragementSupportive, soft urging
encourage, encouraging, encouragement, encourages, encouragingly, encourager, encouragers, encouragements