encouragements
Pep talk components
Encouragements are words or actions that give someone confidence, hope, or support.
The plural typically appears when multiple instances accumulate: Despite her encouragements, he remained hesitant.
It can also refer to various forms of support from different sources: The young artist received encouragements from teachers and mentors alike.
Words meant to calm
- consolationComfort during distress
- solaceRelief from distress
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
understanding · caring · nurture · soothing · compassion · empathy · kindness · gentleness
Collective hand-clapping approval
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- complimentWords expressing approval
- congratulationsExpression of praise for achievement
recognition · approval · accolade · tribute · ovation · cheering · endorsement · honors
Tendency to expect good
- hopefulnessExpectation of positive outcomes
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
gratitude · joy · goodwill · supportiveness · heartening · sincerity · belief · confidence
Operate a vehicle
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
tenacity · willpower · resilience · dedication · commitment · discipline · focus · initiative
Tiny fiery particle
- epiphanySudden profound insight
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- eurekaDiscovery triumph cry
ah-ha · enlightenment · awakening · revelation · vision · idea · creativity · imagination
reassurance
Words meant to calm
- consolationComfort during distress
- solaceRelief from distress
- supportTo uphold or sustain
sympathy · understanding · caring · nurture · soothing · compassion · empathy · kindness · gentleness · warmth
applause
Collective hand-clapping approval
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- complimentWords expressing approval
congratulations · recognition · approval · accolade · tribute · ovation · cheering · endorsement · honors · salute
optimism
Tendency to expect good
- hopefulnessExpectation of positive outcomes
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
enthusiasm · gratitude · joy · goodwill · supportiveness · heartening · sincerity · belief · confidence · faith
drive
Operate a vehicle
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
aspiration · tenacity · willpower · resilience · dedication · commitment · discipline · focus · initiative · goal-setting
spark
Tiny fiery particle
- epiphanySudden profound insight
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- breakthroughSudden important advance
eureka · ah-ha · enlightenment · awakening · revelation · vision · idea · creativity · imagination · innovation
- expressionsexpression, I love you, phrase, idioms, thank you
encouragementsdiscouragements
Things that dampen enthusiasm
deterrents · dissuasions · disincentives · demotivations · curbs
encouragementsdiscouragement
Loss of confidence
criticisms · condemnations · rebukes · disparagement · put-downs
- gentle encouragementSupportive, soft urging